[humanser] Lisa's job update

[Christina Moore]

Hey Lisa,
This is great news!
I am glad things are working out for you in this position.

God Bless,
Christina

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Lisa Irving via Humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org
To: "'Human Services Division Mailing List'" <humanser at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Wed, 4 May 2016 20:27:04 -0700
Subject: [humanser] Lisa's job update

HHi All,



So many of you have given practicle advice and great tips.  I 
thought that
I'd update you on my new job.  What I like the most about my job 
are the
people I work with.  I work for an open-minded employer.  Today, 
I sent a note
of explaination to someone in Human Resources because I've just 
scratched
the surface in getting started with onboarding training, 
something newbies
were supposed to complete within the first 30 days of employment.  
The
response I got blew me away.  The woman told me that she'd do 
what ever she
could do to help.  Wow!



I really enjoy working with my co-workers.  I never thought 
having to do
paperwork could be a fun thing.  Today, I completed my own Excel 
time sheet.
It's the first thing I've done using Excel.  Yeah, I had to go 
back and re-do
stuff.  At one point my supervisor offered to take over and do 
the sheet.  I
stuck it out and I'm glad that I did.  I don't know much more 
about how to
use Excel, but using the Tab key worked for the time being.



There was a miscommunication earlier this week that resulted in 
me missing a
community-based meeting.  I thought for sure that I'd get written 
up; I
didn't.  I am so used to working for rigid close-minded 
employers.  I'm
telling you, what a breath of fresh airworking for my employer.



We're working on the mileage reimbursement.  I've got the Excel 
sheet my
supervisor provided.  Now, the trick is to get Uber to fill out 
the required
info.  Well, one step at a time.



On Saturday, I worked at a resource fair.  I got soaked and so 
did our
handouts.  However, thanks to Yasmin, I put out candy in noisey 
plastic
wrappers.  Our table happened to be near a loud speaker so, I 
didn'talways
hear people taking candy a nd I had a hard time carrying on a 
conversation
with inquisitive folks.



This morning my supervisor and I met with the Director for 
Counseling
services where I attend church.  We shared information about our 
program, our
philosophy toward mental wellness and our resources.  I learned a 
lot and my
supervisor really appredciated what Icontributed.



All-in-all I really love my job.  Oh yeah, last night after work 
I did
grocery shopping.  I wasn't anxiousabout purchasing produce and 
fish and meat
because I can afford to eat the way I want to.



Tomorrow I'm off, that is, for most of the day.  I'm attending a 
mental
health meeting tomorrow night.  The rest of the day means running 
around
getting life done outside of work.



From,

Lisa Irving

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