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Posted by Fivefires on September 4, 2007, at 12:13:12
Totally like I just want to run for the covers!
I used to be ... I don't even need to tell you all.
I see one good thing happening and this is I'm thinking about getting a PT job constantly, so maybe that's at least something there.
Voc. rehab has been mentioned to me, but, I dunno', anyone ever found this helpful.(?)
Don't you just 'go for it' and do the best w/ what you get?
The last three jobs literally squeezed every last drop of 'employee self-esteem' right out of me. It was so bad, nearly thought I had a couple cases of dis*rimination. Butttttt, I'm not even goin' there.
Bitten yes, shy yes, but not to the point of no return.
I've just got to buckle down and do this w/o '2much' whining. I'm beginning w/ baby thoughts already, then the baby steps.
I expect so much from myself. This might be something to take a closer look at afa a deterrant, instead of a propellant.(?)
5f
Posted by Poet on September 7, 2007, at 17:57:52
In reply to I'm just scared *hitless!, posted by Fivefires on September 4, 2007, at 12:13:12
Hi 5F,
Do I ever know the feeling of having employee self-esteem squeezed out of me. I've been knocked flat many times.
I haven't ever been eligible for vocational rehabilitation. I work for attorneys who do worker's comp cases and they recommend to client's if vocational rehab is offered and the State is willing to pay for it, take it.
I know you meet with a vocational rehab expert who evaluates your skills (stop laughing you have some, really!) interests and what jobs would work with any limitations you have. If you get the go ahead then the State pays for school or training. At least that's how it works where I am. Check out your State's website it should have info. on how to apply and how it works.
I'm finally feeling brave enough to babble from work. Five months, wow, way longer than the job before it which was five weeks.
Poet
Posted by Fivefires on September 9, 2007, at 11:20:08
In reply to Re: I'm just scared *hitless! » Fivefires, posted by Poet on September 7, 2007, at 17:57:52
Tks Poet. I think of voc. rehab. and I think of someone who's lost a limb or lost their sight.(?)
I've lost 'stamina' and 'self-discipline' alongside self-confidence.
Guess I could just tell them this and see what they throw at me.
I have to say, tho', I'm a bit of a snob! Really. (Like maybe you all haven't realized this yet. Ha!)
How low can I go? Then, I'd need bring in back injury here as well.
Gotta' get my resume posted online.
I'm so glad you've been where you are 5mos as if you can make it past that 6mos mark, you should begin to feel pretty secure in a job. Nice to hear from you.
5f
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