[Jobs] (no subject)

Wed May 14 14:41:48 CDT 2008

wow David.  That is very very inspiring to hear even though it was meant 
mainly for Arleen it's always good to hear people give support to others in 
times of need.  I myself know I'm still pretty young and am gonna go through 
alot of interesting times in my life but it scares me when I find out things 
like someone getting a masters degree somewhere and it taking them like 2 or 
3 years to find a job.  I hope it doesn't take me that long.
Anyway, it's ashame I probably won't be at convention this year as I learned 
alot in Atlanta and was looking forward to going again this year in Dallas. 
I do hope the employment seminar tuens out well, as I'm sure alot could be 
learned there.
Jess
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] (no subject)


> Dear Arlene,
>
> Hang in there kid!  Some where out there is a job with your name on it.
> You , like the fairytail princess, may have to kiss allot of frogs before
> you find your prince.
> Volunteer for agencies and organizations to gain experience and to show 
> you
> have a good track record and are not just sitting home watching soaps.
> Network with as many people as you can and let them know that you are
> interested in finding a job and working.
> Work to help people and build up relationships and knowledge.
> I worked with a young girl who has CP and is legally Blind.  She walks 
> with
> a limp and only has the use of one arm.
> I helped to teach her how to type with one hand.
> I worked on building up her confidence and told her to just try her best.
> She now has a part time job as a receptionist/secretary where she makes 
> the
> most of what she has by answering phones, filing, taking messages and 
> doing
> other odd jobs around the agency she is working for.
> Now she is talking about going back to school and college.
> Self confidence and a "can do" attitude is most important in your personal
> image to other people.
> Most other people have low expectations about what the Blind can do , so
> when you show them that you have self confidence and back it up with good
> skills and the "can do" attitude, it can open a door or two just a crack.
> Maybe wide enough to become one of the employed.
> The federal government is a great place to get a job.
> Counties are a good employer too.
> Keep looking and one day you are going to write me a message that you have
> just gotten a paycheck with your name on it.
>
> Good Luck.
>
> David Evans, NFBF
> MV Transit
> Consumer Advocate
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Arlene" <arlene76 at insightbb.com>
> To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] (no subject)
>
>
>> Hello, you are so inspiring.  I have been unemployed for the past 2 years
>> and it is really discouraging.  I have been applying for customer 
>> service,
>> switchboard,  and receptionist jobs, but I haven't gotten any responses.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
>> To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:40 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Jobs] (no subject)
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Dear Melissa,
>>>
>>> Welcome to the list.
>>> There are many people here who will likely become your friends one day.
>>> Believe it or not.
>>> As for your situation.  What are you looking to do for employment.
>>> Are you trying to become a medical transscribtionist?
>>> If so, the NFB has a list for them and there are several on this list
>>> service.
>>> Tell us more about yourself and what you want to do.
>>> Networking is something that can help you find work and make some 
>>> friends
>>> along the way.
>>> I am a former Nuclear/Aerospace Materials Engineer, but now work in
>>> transit.
>>> I have been blind since the age of 16 and got all of my degrees after
>>> becoming Blind.  I worked at allot of jobs in my life and almost all of
>>> them
>>> were after I was legally Blind.
>>> I never had a problem with finding and getting or keeping a job until I
>>> gave
>>> up driving after doing so for over 20 years and being Blind all of the
>>> time.
>>> It was lack of transportation that stopped me from working for nearly 19
>>> years.
>>> That was how and why I became a transit advocate and worked to change it
>>> .
>>> I did change it and it lead me to a new job as a Consumer Advocate for 
>>> MV
>>> Transit.
>>> I was hired to help them in a very tough start up her in Palm Beach
>>> County
>>> Florida.
>>> I knew the disabilities and seniors communities.  I had forged good
>>> relationships with the County Commissioners.
>>> I used what I knew to help MV fix what was wrong and now MV is the best
>>> service provider working for Palm Tran.
>>> I look forward to talking to you and I will do what ever I can to help
>>> you
>>> become the person you want to be.
>>>
>>> David Evans, NFBF
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Melissa Quarles" <quarlesmelissa at yahoo.com>
>>> To: <jobs at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 7:57 AM
>>> Subject: [Jobs] (no subject)
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi my name is Melissa. I am a 27 year old female I have a four year old
>>>> child. I lost my sight 2 years ago. I have not worked since then. I 
>>>> have
>>>> been doing training and doctors since then trying to get ready to work
>>>> and
>>>> that way nobody could say that I was not prepared properly. But now 
>>>> that
>>>> I
>>>> am ready they still say that I am not ready. So, I find it very hard 
>>>> and
>>>> heart breaking that they do this but they won't break my spirits 
>>>> because
>>>> I
>>>> always see the sunny side of the fence and always go for it that way I
>>>> can
>>>> show my daughter no matter what you can succeed!
>>>> Peace out
>>>> Melissa
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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