[Job-Discussions] introduction and two questions.

Wed Jan 12 16:08:39 UTC 2022

Yes they can be?   because why would I waste time going to an interview to
be turned away   doing this is this in my opinion is the same as turning
away a regular bodied african american bassed soley on their skin color.

On Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 10:53 AM Ericka via Job-Discussions <
job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Yeah that’s true. But then when they shorten up an interview you know some
> thing is “not right“ with them. You can hear it in their voice especially
> when you walk in and they see the cane. It’s either too quiet or some other
> thing. My husbands had the experience where you went to the interview, the
> receptionist saw him with his cane being totally blind and reported that to
> the person they were supposed to speak to. Then the receptionist came back
> and said that the person was busy and couldn’t meet with him. That’s the
> signal for we’re freaking out here and if we don’t interview you and pass
> you up then we can’t be held responsible for being discriminatory.
>
> Ericka Nelson
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> On Jan 11, 2022, at 4:03 PM, Melissa R Green via Job-Discussions <
> job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Oh my goodness. That is so true. You have to go through many rejections.
> And, you do know who is interested in hiring you and who is just going
> through the motions.
> Those people are usually freaking out. But you don’t know it because they
> can still go through the interview.
>
> Best!Melissa R Green and PJ
> Scentsy consultant readerlissa.scentsy.us
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Jan 10, 2022, at 2:43 PM, Ericka Nelson via Job-Discussions <
> job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Oh Robert you bomb! You have to have 50% optimism and 50% realism to look
> for a job. The trick is to figure out who is most sincere about hiring you
> had a job interview and who is just going through the motions.
>
> Ericka J. Nelson
> 1927 Green Valley Dr.
> Janesville WI 53546
> H: 608-754-8671
> C: 262-434-0817
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> On Jan 10, 2022, at 12:06 PM, Robert Sollars via Job-Discussions <
> job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Good idea, but the biased that most employers will have against hiring a
> disabled person, blind or just in a wheelchair is something that must be
> over come first. Most employers won’t see us as a fit or being able to do
> the job, just an annoyance that has to be dealt with because of federal law.
>
> Robert
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> *From:* Job-Discussions <job-discussions-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf
> Of *Karen Rose via Job-Discussions
> *Sent:* Monday, January 10, 2022 10:54 AM
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> *Cc:* Karen Rose <rosekm at earthlink.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Job-Discussions] introduction and two questions.
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> Hi. Given the extreme shortage of workers and the fact that businesses are
> closing for periods of time because of lack of staffing, is there something
> we can do, possibly nationally, to advertise to employers and recruiters
> that blind people are here, available to work, and excited for the
> opportunity? It seems like this could be a fantastic time to market blind
> people to desperate employers. Any thoughts?
>
> Karen Rose MFT/LPCC www.career-therapy.net
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> On Jan 10, 2022, at 9:14 AM, Ericka via Job-Discussions <
> job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I’m at a crossroads myself. Can’t go back to being on my feet working
> with seniors because of foot issues and leg problems. Waiting for
> vocational rehab assessment to be done and trying to discern myself where
> are my next move out to be. Thought you were working with kids before.
>
> Ericka Nelson
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> On Jan 10, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Melissa R. Green via Job-Discussions <
> job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi.
> Thank you so much Ericka.
> It is very helpful. Wibbb pat Pj for you.
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>
> Have a good day.
> Best!
> Melissa R. Green and Pj
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ericka via Job-Discussions  <job-discussions at nfbnet.org>
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> Date: 01/10/2022 9:09 am
> Subject: Re: [Job-Discussions] introduction and two questions.
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> I am aware that there are jobs with spectrum/charter that are call center
> related. The process is kind of interesting. The skills inventory or
> whatever it is you take to help you determine which jobs to apply for is
> accessible. My husband did it on his iPhone with very little frustration
> which is very unusual.
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> Melissa I totally get it about not wanting to do cold calls or beg for
> charities. I wouldn't want to do that either. Sometimes communities have an
> app helping connect employers and perspective clients/workers. Janesville
> Wisconsin has such. A lot of times it's things like what you're looking for
> and then sometimes it's all factory work or house cleaning jobs.. Give PJ a
> pat for me!
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> Hope I've been a little bit a help. You just have to kind of go to company
> websites and check the career listing sometimes.
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> Ericka Nelson
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> On Jan 7, 2022, at 7:59 PM, Melissa R. Green via Job-Discussions <
> job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> "Hi abbl.
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> My is melissa. I am in colorado.
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> I am still looking for work. To us I have been doing research on jobs that
> I would be interested in and may be someone this list can assist me.
>
> How does someone become a reader advisor for the library for the blind?
>
> I received a job offer from TTEC. But they could not get their client to
> approve my acomodations, has anyone else gotten hired by TTEC? I am
> wondering if I should appy again with them?
>
> Lastly, where can I find crisis hotline jobs, tutoring and hditing paper
> jobs, or out bound or no sales jobs?
>
> Don't want to call for any kind of sales, or requesting money.
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> Have a good day.
>
> Best!
>
> Melissa R. Green and Pj
>
> Scentsy consultant www.readerlissa.scentsy.com
>
> Contact me at: graduateenff%juno_com for more  information and host and
> book a party and or explanation of products.
>
> Facebook: Melissa R. Green Goodreads: Melissa R. Green
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> A home is nothing without the people you love inside of it.
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