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Posted by cybercafe on March 16, 2003, at 16:49:08
i don't think i can hold down a full time job (ADD) but i want to go back to making at least $15/hour
has anyone tried approaching employers asking for special working conditions? (e.g. part time computer dude)
Posted by gabbix2 on March 16, 2003, at 16:59:40
In reply to anyone get support from their employer?, posted by cybercafe on March 16, 2003, at 16:49:08
I don't have any information yet, but I'm planning on doing the same thing, for similar reasons. I think I will approach companies that
seem like they should be slightly more empathetic than the norm though.Are there any agencies near you that can help?
I've got one that will help advocate for this sort of thing, but I'm in Canada, and I'm not sure what its like elsewhere.Good luck
Posted by sienna on March 16, 2003, at 20:56:23
In reply to anyone get support from their employer?, posted by cybercafe on March 16, 2003, at 16:49:08
could you just say that you can only work partime? the way the market is here, i think employers would rather have contractors working parttime then hiring people but i dont relaly know.
I have had good luck with jobs that accomodate me but not because i told them im sick, only just i say what i can handle and tell them thats it. Like i say i am looking for a job that is 30 hours a week or whatever irt is that im looking for and then i go work where i get the things that are most importatnt to me. im on disability now, but will work this summer and i can only work parttime too. in fact i havent worked in a while and i am scared i cant work at all.
theres lots of jobs that pay that much and are parttime. well i think there are. maybe i dont know what im talkign about. but if you know computers i think the pay is good. i used to do that and it paid well. anyway i hope this helps some.
sienna
Posted by cybercafe on March 17, 2003, at 0:21:03
In reply to Re: anyone get support from their employer? » cybercafe, posted by gabbix2 on March 16, 2003, at 16:59:40
> I don't have any information yet, but I'm planning on doing the same thing, for similar reasons. I think I will approach companies that
> seem like they should be slightly more empathetic than the norm though.
>
> Are there any agencies near you that can help?
> I've got one that will help advocate for this sort of thing, but I'm in Canada, and I'm not sure what its like elsewhere.
>
> Good luckhey i'm in canada too (toronto)... what agency is this?
the only things i have heard of are agencies for the very minimally functioning mental ill, that pay minimum wage...
anyways.. dammit... i have (sane) friends making $$$ on parttime jobs who would prefer to work fulltime... i'm so jealous :(
Posted by cybercafe on March 17, 2003, at 0:22:14
In reply to Re: anyone get support from their employer?, posted by sienna on March 16, 2003, at 20:56:23
> could you just say that you can only work partime? the way the market is here, i think employers would rather have contractors working parttime then hiring people but i dont relaly know.
>
> I have had good luck with jobs that accomodate me but not because i told them im sick, only just i say what i can handle and tell them thats it. Like i say i am looking for a job that is 30 hours a week or whatever irt is that im looking for and then i go work where i get the things that are most importatnt to me. im on disability now, but will work this summer and i can only work parttime too. in fact i havent worked in a while and i am scared i cant work at all.
>
> theres lots of jobs that pay that much and are parttime. well i think there are. maybe i dont know what im talkign about. but if you know computers i think the pay is good. i used to do that and it paid well. anyway i hope this helps some.
> siennahmmm.... where do you find the jobs though? i'm curious... because usually i will see ads for a specific position in the newspaper
Posted by sienna on March 18, 2003, at 11:01:24
In reply to Re: anyone get support from their employer? » sienna, posted by cybercafe on March 17, 2003, at 0:22:14
hmm i dont know i suppose. i dont relaly get them from the newspaper more from talking to people some. and usually its odd jobs. like i clean houses with myffriend and i do other random things but is not usually in a office.
im sorry i didnt riht back for couple days.
Posted by Gabbix2 on March 19, 2003, at 13:32:39
In reply to Re: anyone get support from their employer?, posted by sienna on March 18, 2003, at 11:01:24
Hi CyberCafe
So your'e in Canada too. I know what you mean about the minimum wage job programs.
The organization here that is helpful for people in my position is the Mennonite Central Comittee program. Its great because they know that depression has nothing to do with intelligence, which is really refreshing. I don't know if they have it in the east though, I'm in B.C and there is a huge Mennonite community here.
Posted by cybercafe on March 21, 2003, at 15:46:15
In reply to Re: anyone get support from their employer?, posted by sienna on March 18, 2003, at 11:01:24
> hmm i dont know i suppose. i dont relaly get them from the newspaper more from talking to people some. and usually its odd jobs. like i clean houses with myffriend and i do other random things but is not usually in a office.
>
> im sorry i didnt riht back for couple days.hmmm any suggestions on how/where to network?
Posted by cybercafe on March 21, 2003, at 15:51:02
In reply to Re: anyone get support from their employer?, posted by Gabbix2 on March 19, 2003, at 13:32:39
> Hi CyberCafe
>
> So your'e in Canada too. I know what you mean about the minimum wage job programs.
> The organization here that is helpful for people in my position is the Mennonite Central Comittee program. Its great because they know that depression has nothing to do with intelligence, which is really refreshing. I don't know if they have it in the east though, I'm in B.C and there is a huge Mennonite community here.hmmm... so what type of accommodations do employers make?
.... can you recommend any other organizations?i tried contacting the mennonites in toronto, but they don't have a job program :(
they were really nice though, and actually made an effort to find another solution for meperhaps i should call some major corporations and ask if they have any programs to hire the disabled?
Posted by sienna on March 21, 2003, at 18:16:58
In reply to Re: anyone get support from their employer? » sienna, posted by cybercafe on March 21, 2003, at 15:46:15
hi cybercafe
heres some of what i have done. some is probably illogical and time consuming, but gave me ideas.
1. Make a list of all of the things you can do and all of the skills you have. Cuz even skills that you have from one job can apply to another even if it doesnt seem so. Example.. i have taught children for years and years and organized groups lessons (paranoid to say what for). This skill shows verbal communication skills, organization, and many other things.
2. Open the phone book, and go through it looking at all of the categories and think if you are interested or skilled in anything that might come up. Example.. i did this for my boyfriend and found that hed like to work in a book store. soon after that, he got a job at a bookstore.
this is one of those thats time consuming but can lead to ideas in areas that yo umight not have thought of.3. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job and find out what people you know do for a living. Which things are unconventional but might work for you. Those people may be able to tell you if they know of something and also can give your name to others.
4. Call old employers and coworkers and let them know that you are looking for work.
5. If you are in the bay area, use www.craigslist.org You can use it in other cities as well but works pretty well in the bay area.
6. Read through the newspaper and look at listings but remember that a lot of people are looking at those same listings. get ideas form the listings about what you want to do then search the internet or phoen book for other companies that are like the ones you would apply to. Call and see if they are hiring or look at their websites.
7. Remember that there are a bazillion different kinds of jobs. Remember that someone gets paid to feed animals at the zoo and someone gets paid to clean houseboats at the marina. Think about what is important to you about the environment you work in. Example, my friend cleans houses, i have helped her before. I thought of goign to the marina and putting signs up about housecleaning houseboats because i thought it would be a cool environment to work in and i like smaller projects so a boat would be better for me than a house. (I havent done this yet, but its on my list in case i need to look for work again.)
I dont know if any of this helped but id be happy to brainstorm some more for you. I have often thought of going into career counseling, but i dont really know if Im any good at it.
Sienna
Posted by lostsailor on March 22, 2003, at 10:38:16
In reply to Re: anyone get support from their employer?, posted by Gabbix2 on March 19, 2003, at 13:32:39
Due to my intense anxiety, I have found it virtually impossible to work a "normal" job. I want to work from home doing any, anything. I am contacting many agencies and trying to possibly open a computer tech support line that will be MUCH cheaper then calling Microsoft at 2 am at $20 a minute or something like that. I think I could charge a buck or so and do ok. I am currently on disability and want to supplement my income and feel a sense of usefullness again desperately.
On being a counselor. i was a social worker in what seems now another life and I think that is part of what contributed to my illness ( i worked in domestic violence mostly) . It's a hard feild, Seianna, but if you are good at it, go for it.
Any ideas anyone.???
In peace, ~tony
Posted by lostsailor on March 22, 2003, at 10:39:51
In reply to Re: anyone get support from their employer?, posted by Gabbix2 on March 19, 2003, at 13:32:39
Posted by Dinah on March 22, 2003, at 10:43:18
In reply to oh, what's a Mennonite???? (nm), posted by lostsailor on March 22, 2003, at 10:39:51
To the best of my knowledge, it is a religious denomination that emphasizes pacifism and service to others.
Posted by gabbix2 on March 22, 2003, at 15:08:24
In reply to Re: oh, what's a Mennonite????, posted by Dinah on March 22, 2003, at 10:43:18
Thats it Dinah, although my "Worker"
Annette (who I also tease by calling St. Annette, you're in good company)
says her pacifist beliefs are tested every day by the Government : )
This is off topic but they have a wonderful philosphy which is
"Technology has gone too far when it stops you from going to your neighbor for help"
Posted by Dinah on March 23, 2003, at 16:33:06
In reply to Re: oh, what's a Mennonite???? » Dinah, posted by gabbix2 on March 22, 2003, at 15:08:24
I like that saying. I have enormous respect for people who devote their life to living their faith.
Posted by gabbix2 on March 23, 2003, at 20:36:46
In reply to Re: oh, what's a Mennonite???? » gabbix2, posted by Dinah on March 23, 2003, at 16:33:06
They truly are incredible. I think a lot of us have been put off a bit by seeing hypocrisy in many religions, but these people have my complete admiration.
When the government made such huge cutbacks in health care and social services,
they made it a conviction to make up the difference. There was a national call to find ways to earn more money for the services that were going to be needed.
They even paid for my prescriptions a couple of times.
Anyway, enough about that. I think its important
to let people know, when things look really bleak in the world that there are people out there who really truly care.
Posted by cybercafe on March 24, 2003, at 23:26:20
In reply to Re: anyone get support from their employer?, posted by sienna on March 21, 2003, at 18:16:58
thanks sienna, your post is an excellent resource
Posted by sienna on March 25, 2003, at 1:49:06
In reply to Re: anyone get support from their employer? » sienna, posted by cybercafe on March 24, 2003, at 23:26:20
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