[nabs-l] Stop Blaming the Economy

[Beth Taurasi]

On 11/15/2013 8:35 AM, Andrew wrote:
> there is always  the option of doing a job from home or doing online
> jobs. although nobody seems to know anything about that in my area.
> and how do you know what ones are scams because there is so many
> online scams these days and what  online jobs are ligit.
>
> On 11/15/13, Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com> wrote:
>> Hello Joe and everyone,
>>
>>      Totally agreed! You also need to be open-minded to exploring and trying
>>
>> other income-producing vehicles besides a traditional job. We've seen many
>> blind individuals being presented with such options and they refuse to have
>>
>> any part of them. Then they wonder why they don't have opportunity. Society
>>
>> didn't tell them to reject such income-producing opportunity. The economy
>> didn't tell them to say "No" to such opportunities when they were presented
>>
>> to them by caring friends and potential mentors. Mary and I have seen this
>> happen for many years and the blind individuals that were presented with
>> such alternatives are no better off than they were when seeking that job.
>>
>>      Folks a traditional job isn't the only way to make a living. The next
>> time someone wishes to share an income-producing opportunity to you and the
>>
>> association and parent company are reputable give it a go and reach for the
>>
>> stars.
>>
>> Peter Donahue who looks forward to owning his own plane so he and wife Mary
>>
>> will no longer have to put up with the behavior of U.S. Air and other
>> airlines concerning their treatment of the blind.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Joe" <jsoro620 at gmail.com>
>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 6:40 PM
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Stop Blaming the Economy
>>
>>
>> Yes, the economy could be better, but I have to say it irritates me to hear
>> people blame the economy for being unemployed. There are lots of jobs out
>> there. The shortage has more to do with unqualified applicants. Brush up
>> your skills. Don't be picky about the job you can grab. Prepare a
>> compelling
>> resume. Be honest at the interview about what you can and cannot do. Think
>> outside the box, because if the training centers are as phenomenal as
>> people
>> say, we ought to see more blind people working the fast food circuit. I'm
>> not saying you should settle for minimum wage for the rest of your life.
>> I'm
>> not saying you're going to get hired tomorrow if you pound the pavement
>> according to the suggestions above. I'm not even saying that everything you
>> find will be easily accessible, but I am saying you need to stop blaming
>> life for not getting a fair shake in the job market. I met a guy once who
>> was really ashamed to admit he was working at a Lighthouse, and it pissed
>> me
>> off to no end because to me what mattered is that he had a job. Eventually
>> you work your way to the job you really want, work up the corporate ladder,
>> and you know, you work your ass off to get there just like everyone else,
>> blind or sighted. Figure out your weaknesses and make it your full-time job
>> to strengthen them, whether it's screen reader proficiency, Excel, Word,
>> whatever. But, for crying out loud, stop blaming the damn economy, because
>> if you wait for a perfect economic state, you'll still be looking for a job
>> when you kick the bucket.
>>
>> Joe
>>
>>
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> True.  I did a work from home job, but still, it was downsized because the woman was a bit selfish.  No names.
Beth