Impish Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I got a call for a job interview for tomorrow. Before I was injured, it was the kind of job I would have LOVED to have. Coordinating for a home care agency. I know this job, inside, outside, upside down, both from a staffing pov, and from being a front line working in home care. It would totally have suited me. I explained some of the issues I have on the phone, she still wanted the interview, stating that we'd both have a better idea as to what the job entails, and my capabilities if we met in person. I know that this job is fast paced and stressful...and frankly, if I got the job, the stress would drive RSD through the roof, and I'd end up getting fired, b/c I wouldn't finish shifts...let alone the shifts I cancel b/c of a flare up. That, and if there's filing, etc to be done by hand...I simply cannot do it. And, typing 1 handed *does* have a major impact on my speed. I mean, I'm *good* typing one handed, I really am...average about 20 wpm, which is kinda impressive. This kind of job though...wpm demands start at about 45. It's hard, to have a job that I've always eyed being tossed in my lap, and knowing that it wouldn't work. It's depressing, and (as much as this may not make sense) humiliating. To be shown, so clearly, how incapable I am. Today's been a rotten kinda day. Probably best I don't have booze in the house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 :grouphug: big hugs! Things sure have been rough in your neck of the woods. Hoping good things are coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Maybe, just maybe, there is a blessing in this job that you cannot yet see? Are you sure it's not worth even meeting with her? If she still suggested meeting despite the concerns you shared with her, maybe that's a sign? God works in mysterious ways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 You had a rotten day and yet you still took time to support me.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I am really sorry about your situation. I spent a couple of years angry at my failings after my head injury. I have had to learn to make peace with t. I still mave my moments, though........ But I do not have pain. I don't think I could handle that. I am really for your predicament, i cluding WC. I was hoping for a different outcome for you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Impish Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Maybe, just maybe, there is a blessing in this job that you cannot yet see? Are you sure it's not worth even meeting with her? If she still suggested meeting despite the concerns you shared with her, maybe that's a sign? God works in mysterious ways... I'm going for the interview. I just know the job well enough to know that realistically, it'll put my pain levels through the roof. It's very high demand, high stress, and requires fast action. You had a rotten day and yet you still took time to support me.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I am really sorry about your situation. I spent a couple of years angry at my failings after my head injury. I have had to learn to make peace with t. I still mave my moments, though........ But I do not have pain. I don't think I could handle that. I am really for your predicament, i cluding WC. I was hoping for a different outcome for you.:grouphug: Honey, I consider it an honour to be there for you. That you trust me, feel comfortable to confide in me, esp when things are hard...It's easy to share the blessings, but a true sign of friendship is those you turn to when the challenges hit. I've been very, very, very blessed on this board to have met several wonderful ppl that I turn to, and think of as being true friends, despite never having sat down face to face. And, consider it a selfish motivation on my part, feeling like I can help someone, even if it's just by listening. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Maybe, just maybe, there is a blessing in this job that you cannot yet see? Are you sure it's not worth even meeting with her? If she still suggested meeting despite the concerns you shared with her, maybe that's a sign? God works in mysterious ways... :iagree:I would still do the interview, even if for nothing else than to prove to WCB that you really are trying your best. Once face to face with the employer laid your cards on the table, you never know they want you so badly they will do everything possible to make it happen. (ANd that does happen, my bil's last job, they loved him so much they created a whoel new position for him even though they had someone else in mind for the position he interviewed for) Go for the interview. The worst that can happen is you do not get the job...the best, well that is up to God there is no limit there at to what the best could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I'm going for the interview. I just know the job well enough to know that realistically, it'll put my pain levels through the roof. It's very high demand, high stress, and requires fast action. Honey, I consider it an honour to be there for you. That you trust me, feel comfortable to confide in me, esp when things are hard...It's easy to share the blessings, but a true sign of friendship is those you turn to when the challenges hit. I've been very, very, very blessed on this board to have met several wonderful ppl that I turn to, and think of as being true friends, despite never having sat down face to face. And, consider it a selfish motivation on my part, feeling like I can help someone, even if it's just by listening. ;) :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:I am here to do the same as well. This is such a wonderfulnplace. I also feel truly blessed with wonderful friends. Another gentle:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Denise, you're an awesome lady :grouphug: I'm nervous about this interview, as ridiculous as that sounds. I'd so love to get back into health care. I miss it. I really do. I miss working...feeling capable, strong...I loved my career. Before I was injured, I had the best of all possible worlds. I was homeschooling my kids, and working in the evenings in a career I loved. Being so close to it again...Part of me wants this job. I *know* it wouldn't work out, it's too valuable a position to have someone that may or may not finish the shift, may or may not show up in it. Plus, I won't know the full details til I get there, so it's very, very likely there are things involved (ie filing) that I simply cannot do 1 handed. I hate my disability. I really, really do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm glad you're going for the interview. Even if all it does is help show those bureacratic #$#% that you really are trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 :grouphug:Praying for a silver lining... and that everything works out as it should. I can't imagine going through what you do day in and day out. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 For the future, you might consider a speech-to-text converter to lighten the typing load. :iagree::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Imp, You are an inspiration to so many people. I will be praying for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 For the future, you might consider a speech-to-text converter to lighten the typing load. That has been suggested. Problem is, the programs are expensive, and it apparently requires a level of quiet. According to the employment specialist, it wouldn't help to make me more employable b/c of some of the difficulties of the program, so they didn't pursue it for me. Pretty hard to do when on the phone and taking info...I'd be repeating everything while still having a client on the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezrabean2005 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 You certainly have nothing to lose (since it sounds like they are cutting off benefits soon anyway) and it could work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Imp, You are an inspiration to so many people. I will be praying for you. :grouphug: I don't know about that! More of a cautionary tale :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Imp, you really do inspire me. You have a way of meeting challenges with humor and a down to earth, funky sort of grace. I can't think of a good adjective, but I like what you teach me. :001_smile: Edited February 24, 2012 by Sheep Lady Mama I can't even type with 2 hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Imp, you really do inpire me. You have a way of meeting challenges with humor and a down to earth, funky sort of grace. I can't think of a good adjective, but I like what you teach me. :001_smile: What a lovely compliment. Thank you, truly. That's just made my day. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: and best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 I'm back. It was a good interview, the woman was very personable and kind. She admitted that I have the skills, qualities, characteristics to have been very successful in the position. However. She admitted that typing 1 handed, w/a speed of 20 wpm just would not enable me to be effective in the position. There's simply no way she could see me being able to keep up. As much as I figured something along those lines going in, it was still painful to hear, ridiculous as that sounds. I was honest w/her, and told her I would have excelled in this job before my injury, and she completely agreed. Just hard to have it confirmed, how useless I really am in terms of employment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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