[humanser] Lisa's job update

[Merry Schoch]

Hi Lisa, I know this is been very stressful for you at times; however, I'm very glad to hear things are working out well for you! Have an awesome day off!


Merry C. schoch,LCSW

> On May 5, 2016, at 12:14 AM, Ericka via Humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Wonderful news!
> 
> Ericka Short
> "What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always right."
> 
> from my iPhone
> 
>> 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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