[humanser] Lisa's job update

[Ericka]

Wonderful news!

Ericka Short
"What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always right."

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> On May 4, 2016, at 10:27 PM, Lisa Irving via Humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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