Welcome to our nice little home!!
Hope you find the info you need.

I will attempt to answer your question. I know that nerve damage can be cumulative. If you don't give the nerves rest to grow at their extremely slow rate then you can do more damage by continuing to do the things that cause your pain or symptoms.

In my experience the more work I do with my damaged arm then the worse I become symptom wise...sounds like the same for you. Now if you do a job that is admin, you will be doing more paperwork, computer work and will likely be doing the same sort of neck extension forward that may contribute to your symptoms.

I was advised not to work I am a nurse and did a lot of fine motor skills with my hands as well. Not to the same extent as you do. I am being advised to take a job doing day work at a clinic which would be about the same type of skills you would do in your admin work and I am unable to do this work.

I hope that you can find a middle ground.....but remember that repetitive strain causes tos and exacerbates symptoms as well.

If you have some sort of insurance then you will find that they may do a functional assessment which could discover what type of work you are able to do. You may also want an independant medical review which could tell you what your restrictions are.

Hope this helps....
best of luck and keep posting we are a great group always willing to help.

hugs,
Victoria