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since I've given up the retro-70s antipsychiatry thing and decided to work -with- the mental health, inc. people ("play the hand you're dealt," etc.), I am now...thanks in part to the efforts of the job placements person at the clinic...

set to start training for some volunteer work!

i filled out the application, shaved, etc...went in, talked to the HR lady, and....yeah. I'm in it to win it, Praise God! training starts next week.

I Praise God for His love+mercy! :)
 
thanks :)

I think...I'm capable, now, of doing this...and doing it well. the jobs placement person from the clinic was -so- amazingly helpful.

while she was talking, the HR lady said something to the effect that -if- I prove to be a good fit and -if- everything goes OK, they may end up giving me more shifts, responsibilities, etc. Right now...I'm more "one foot in front of the other," kind of...focused on the here and now and the short-term future, but...

she said it without me prompting it or anything, so that made me feel good about the situation.
 
thanks :)

I think...I'm capable, now, of doing this...and doing it well. the jobs placement person from the clinic was -so- amazingly helpful.

while she was talking, the HR lady said something to the effect that -if- I prove to be a good fit and -if- everything goes OK, they may end up giving me more shifts, responsibilities, etc. Right now...I'm more "one foot in front of the other," kind of...focused on the here and now and the short-term future, but...

she said it without me prompting it or anything, so that made me feel good about the situation.





You got it! Baby steps. :wink





 
thanks :)

I think...I'm capable, now, of doing this...and doing it well. the jobs placement person from the clinic was -so- amazingly helpful.

while she was talking, the HR lady said something to the effect that -if- I prove to be a good fit and -if- everything goes OK, they may end up giving me more shifts, responsibilities, etc. Right now...I'm more "one foot in front of the other," kind of...focused on the here and now and the short-term future, but...

she said it without me prompting it or anything, so that made me feel good about the situation.
That's awesome news! You are capable of doing this!
Take it one day at a time. And if you have a bad day focus on the good and keep going.

I've been substitute teaching and I treat every day as a learning experience. Make notes at the end of the day of what was good, what didn't go well, what you can do better next time, what you can't control and celebrate your wins. Today I had one kid say I was the nicest sub he's ever had and another girl say I was racist for repeatedly asking her and her group to stop talking and work on their assignment.

Praying for you and congratulations!
 
Look at you go!

And I am going to recommend that you relax when you get there and start.
Of course do what they tell you...
But don't stress over it. They are going to be happy with whatever production you accomplish and are just looking at how well you try to get along with the other people. So say "Hi" and smile. Introduce yourself and ask others their name... compliment others freely with what you perceive as commendable.

From "nice shoes" to timely help or attempted help.

If you notice someone doing a good job... tell them how you admire their work.

All this is straight out of Norman's book. And it works great to make instant friends.

The work you will start with won't be difficult...it probably will be boringly easy. But by being friendly and have a good attitude (by perception) you can likely advance to the next level.
 
Good to hear you found something that will occupy some time for you away from home.
You are an overcomer and never forget that as Christ has already given you the victory. One step at a time as you put one foot in front of the other and give it your all.
 
thanks again, y'all. :)

for me, personally...this is a -huge- step (leap?) forward. And...because of Christ's work in my heart+life, etc...I'm grateful, I really am. I think it'll help me use the abilities I have towards something productive and good...and get me out of my place, which...is also quite important.

just, a side note...I took a nap earlier, woke up, heated up some food I'd baked up earlier in the day. I kind of assumed that my parents wanted their own time for dinner, because...I hadn't heard anything about meal plans. so, mama calls and...

no guilt trip or anything, just...genuine concern. "are you OK?," etc. etc. etc....

I mention that because Christ's work in my life has changed me so, so much that now I can have a volunteer position and my parents are genuinely engaged in my life, and...as with any good thing that comes my way (of course, this goes for all of us Born Again Christians...) : All Good things come from The Lord.

Praise God! :)
 
thanks again, y'all. :)

for me, personally...this is a -huge- step (leap?) forward. And...because of Christ's work in my heart+life, etc...I'm grateful, I really am. I think it'll help me use the abilities I have towards something productive and good...and get me out of my place, which...is also quite important.

just, a side note...I took a nap earlier, woke up, heated up some food I'd baked up earlier in the day. I kind of assumed that my parents wanted their own time for dinner, because...I hadn't heard anything about meal plans. so, mama calls and...

no guilt trip or anything, just...genuine concern. "are you OK?," etc. etc. etc....

I mention that because Christ's work in my life has changed me so, so much that now I can have a volunteer position and my parents are genuinely engaged in my life, and...as with any good thing that comes my way (of course, this goes for all of us Born Again Christians...) : All Good things come from The Lord.

Praise God! :)
I haven't given you a "like" on this volunteer business simply because I was so nervous for you, but it really looks like you are ready for this leap of faith and we are so proud of you. Will be praying all goes well.
 
i can see why you'd be nervous...i am, too, kind of...as in: when someone asks "what do you do?," how am I to answer? what else are you nervous about, for me?

thanks.
 
ugh. i always kinda suspect a plot from Mental Health, Inc. :-(
OK I'll tell you my concern, but at some point you'll have to make the leap sooner or later as you improve your mental status and stabilize sufficiently. My concern is that if you meet their criteria for self sufficiency, your benefits will cease. Just make sure you are ready to join the work force. You do have your parents to fall back on....correct?
 
thanks for this.

the volunteering has been arranged largely (mostly?) thru the clinic. i mean, they could have said 'no,' etc., but...i think the clinic got a grant or something to do this jobs placement (or, in my case, volunteer work placement) program. and...

-sigh- the 1st offer was to be a pt janitor...at local university...for minimum wage, when needed. blah. im not 'too good' for anything, but it seemed almost like...punishment, especially when my dad told me that, way back when, he'd done stuff like that, just to get money before he finished his degree...and it was worse than it sounds. blah.

if i make it thru the training and im a 'good fit,' etc., it will just be a few hours, 1x per week. i looked stuff up last night, to see...and it seems that volunteer work could be grounds for ending benefits, especially if one volunteers a whole lot or if the 'volunteering' is at a for-profit place. and so...

-depressing- i do have my parents and all, but...the big, big deal is that disability covers the Rx at a low co-pay, plus it covers the appointments at the clinic. my Rx are generic, but...for whatever reason, the main player ("atypical" antipsychotic) still comes in at a high, high cash price...this, 4ish years after going generic. i don't get it.

blah. now, to be honest...id kinda thought about trying to get away from the clinic. too many mind games...hard stares, snarky comments from the other counselors (not mine), even the receptionists...

and although i like my counselor as a person, im only in his office every 6-8 weeks, and i suspect protocol is for that to be stopped, eventually. the psych now is competent, professional, but...i had some rough times with psych ppl there, honestly.

i dunno. thanks for sharing your concern. i wouldn't even be -on- disability if it wasn't for my parents...

and i had involuntary shock, etc. i suppose they could/would provide (yet again), if needed, but...

ugh. depressing. when i have worked, people have made it as hellish as possible...largely because of some "professionals" from back in the day. ugh.


ok. thanks. :)
 
thanks for this.

the volunteering has been arranged largely (mostly?) thru the clinic. i mean, they could have said 'no,' etc., but...i think the clinic got a grant or something to do this jobs placement (or, in my case, volunteer work placement) program. and...

-sigh- the 1st offer was to be a pt janitor...at local university...for minimum wage, when needed. blah. im not 'too good' for anything, but it seemed almost like...punishment, especially when my dad told me that, way back when, he'd done stuff like that, just to get money before he finished his degree...and it was worse than it sounds. blah.

if i make it thru the training and im a 'good fit,' etc., it will just be a few hours, 1x per week. i looked stuff up last night, to see...and it seems that volunteer work could be grounds for ending benefits, especially if one volunteers a whole lot or if the 'volunteering' is at a for-profit place. and so...

-depressing- i do have my parents and all, but...the big, big deal is that disability covers the Rx at a low co-pay, plus it covers the appointments at the clinic. my Rx are generic, but...for whatever reason, the main player ("atypical" antipsychotic) still comes in at a high, high cash price...this, 4ish years after going generic. i don't get it.

blah. now, to be honest...id kinda thought about trying to get away from the clinic. too many mind games...hard stares, snarky comments from the other counselors (not mine), even the receptionists...

and although i like my counselor as a person, im only in his office every 6-8 weeks, and i suspect protocol is for that to be stopped, eventually. the psych now is competent, professional, but...i had some rough times with psych ppl there, honestly.

i dunno. thanks for sharing your concern. i wouldn't even be -on- disability if it wasn't for my parents...

and i had involuntary shock, etc. i suppose they could/would provide (yet again), if needed, but...

ugh. depressing. when i have worked, people have made it as hellish as possible...largely because of some "professionals" from back in the day. ugh.


ok. thanks. :)
I'm kinda in the same boat. I'm writing a book, but I'm not a writer. Everyone who's read it, likes it. But will it sell? Will it sell well? Will it be enough to make up for lost benefits? Am I fooling myself and just writing jibberish? Am I making a mistake risking all my benefits? Well CE, i'm gonna go forth and find out.
 
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