Community for Disabled

Good worker,but too slow

ileanajoie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:04:51 GMT

Hi. I have problems with finding a job,due to being a depressed diabetic with Aspbergers and a sleep disorder. I also have a very bad short term memory,low concentration,and have a hard time with math. I live in an area where most of the jobs are fast food and retail. I have worked a few of those jobs for a short time,but had been fired from 2 weeks to a month after getting hired. All the employers have told me that I am a hard worker,who shows up and does her best,but have to "let me go," because I don't move fast enough for their standards. I have worked with Vocational Rehabilitation and a job coach. I feel as if they haven't been much help as far as the employment part. The places I've worked at never offered me another position that might be better suited for,not even as dishwasher or other behind the scenes work. My SSD was cut off in March,after it was appealed because they considered me no longer disabled. I have appealed it and had the hearing,but I am waiting to hear somethings back from Social Security. Meanwhile, I am having a hard time paying my bills,paying a $3 copay for dr appointments and medications, and getting some of the things my kids need. I have applied for jobs that I think I might be able to handle,eventhough I feel it's a waste of time,since I don't get called back for an interview or if i do get the interview, the job goes to someone else. My boyfriend and family are tired of and aggervated with giving me money for my bills, after I've paid rent and a few other bills using child support.

Also, sometime next year my boyfriend is going to New Jersey because he got a promotion and I want to be able to to go with him and have more of an income than what I do now,if my appeal is denied.

I'm wanting to know if there are any jobs that might be good for me,something that doesn't require alot of math, and easy to do,with tasks that is easy to remember. Also I would like to know if there are any companies in North Carolina and New Jersey that would be more patient with me if they hired me.

Welcome to our community at GettingHired.com

BusyBee — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:08:58 GMT

Welcome to our community for people with disabilities seeking employment.

Your first step as a new Jobseeker at GettingHired.com should be the completion of your profile. If you already have a resume in electronic format, you can import it into your account and use it to help build your profile. Or you can use our Guided Profile Builder to help you enter your information step by step. After the completion of your profile, if you wish to share it with potential employers, you should set it to "Public". You can do so from your My GettingHired dashboard.

Once your profile is complete, you can start searching for job opportunities using our Find Jobs search. You can search for jobs in the location you desire by entering the city and state names or the zip code in the appropriate fields. You can also do a keyword search, looking for specific positions or company names.

Consider taking the Career Assessment to get career recommendations. Just click on Build Your Career and then on Take Career Assessment.

You can also find assistance from Service Providers in your area. Just click on the Make Connections tab, then on Service Provider Search.

We hope this helps you in getting started, if you have any problems or questions please let us know. You can reach us by clicking on Contact Us.

Best of luck,

Busybee

Mech Eng with Parkinsons needs job

dideyjohn — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:25:22 GMT

Mech. Eng who has spent the last 14+ years in maintenance engineering looking for a new position. I was laid off in May and willing to reloicate.

Greeting

drokai — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:56:00 GMT

Hello Everybody,

I am Richard and is from Euless, Texas. I have managed to land the first job when i was during in my junior year(i think) in high school which was a clerk job. I am happy to make money. During that time I feel like i am earning more than 15 dollars-per-week allowance from my mom for merely cleaning the house. I quit the job at 2001 in searching for other jobs(at that time my mom suggested to keep that job and search for other jobs during that time. I feel stupid since then for not listening to her). Since then I have been on SSI and I don't like it since then. However, it help me along the way from time to time.

I am still in college focused on computer science major since then as well. However, I need more money to make by find jobs that any will do just fine. My mom pointed me to gettinghired.com and here I am to finding a job, so here I am. :)

Any help is greatly appreciated especially anyone from nearby my area. :) Thanks!

looking for restaurant/hospitality job

sarah7 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:24:11 GMT

Hi everyone. My name is Sarah. I'm 26 and have an Associates in Small Business Management and 4 years of culinary school. I'm interested in the culinary/hospitality/hotel/travel industry. I'm also willing to relocate. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

My name is Nicole...

Nickie — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:28:07 GMT

I would like to introduce myself to the GettingHired community. My name is Nicole Taylor and I am a 28 year old amputee, and a single mother of a beautiful blue-eyed baby girl who just turned the big "1" last month. I am very eager to find a job so that I can take care of my daughter and myself.

I had a freak accident almost 10 years ago that resulted in the amputation of my right leg. Before my accident, I was a very active person, and I am still active as much as I can be while being in a wheelchair. The reason I do not have a prosthesis is because the one I want is not covered by my insurance, and the one that is covered does not work good. I am young and deserve a quality "leg" and I won't settle for less. This is another important reason why I need a job.

The one good thing about me is the fact that I am a hard worker. I am a lot like my mother, who is a nurse in a nearby prison and works almost everyday of the week. Wow... some of the stories she brings home! I am never one who is late or doesn't like to work. I WANT to work. I WANT to provide for me and my daughter. I have great integrity and I am very reliable.

I joined Getting Hired because I hope to find something that will allow me to excel so that my daughter and I can get on the road to a better life.

Nice to meet everyone!

Nicole Taylor

Homebound needs A JOB

vladika — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:40:19 GMT

Will a employer understand if Iam homebound? What is the chance of me getting a job if I can not travel to a interview?

Working with Epilepsy

tlerebours — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Is anyone with epilepsy having trouble finding work or having seizures at work?

in NYC seeking something part-time or temp agency for disabled

ronnell220 — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:27:38 GMT

I'm tired of just sitting home, waiting on my check on the first. I'd like to find a little part-time job, whoh knows, answering phones, filling in data, etc. I'm curious if there''s any agencies in the city that hires temp people who are disabled. I'd gladly appreciate anyone providing me with the names of a few agencies that'll assist a disabled person in finding temp or part-time employment.

Hello, I'm looking for a job in the Power Generation Industry

randy6458 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:18:39 GMT

Anyone know who may be hiring? I have twenty years of experience working as an Engineer, Project Manager, and as a Sales Manager

Hello, I'm looking for a job in the Power Generation Industry

randy6458 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:18:34 GMT

Anyone know who may be hiring? I have twenty years of experience working as an Engineer, Project Manager, and as a Sales Manager

New to the site

cadi2002 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:16:01 GMT

Hello I am a 45 year old Male. I recently moved from Illinois to Arizona due to my helth. I was born with Osteo Genisis Imprafecta so I have been in a chair all my life. I have worked all my life mostly in electronics doing design work and repair as well. I had my own business for 13 years doing manufacturing with over 200 workers. I was forced to close it late 90's due to helth. Last year my Dr told me that my breathing issues were getting worse due to the high humidity in Illinois and to move to a dryer location. So I left my job of 6 years at ATT/Cingular and moved to AZ and the Dr was right I can breath better than I have in the last 30 years. I am getting SSDI but I want to work again. I miss it badly. I am working with this Ticket to work program from the SSDI group but not a lot of luck. I have been trying to just get some part time work till I can get a full time job but I am not even able to find that. I have tried all the channels Walmart Kmart Sears Target you name it. My Agent told me to try this Community and see if there is any ideas here. So does any one out there have any thoughts or ideas. I know I am not alone in this and the job market stinks.

Always follow-up after applying!

BusyBee — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:57:19 GMT

It is important, especially in times like this, that you take all the steps that you can to sell yourself to prospective employers. Remember that the best way to improve your chances of being matched for a job opportunity on GettingHired.com is to have a complete profile posted. And please don’t forget that after you apply to a job opportunity using GettingHired.com you should follow up directly with the employer. Each employer’s hiring practices and response time will vary. You can find out more by visiting the employer’s career website. We also recommend that you contact the employer’s HR department directly to make sure they received your application and to learn of their review process.

Hearing Loss and Job Hunting

soupey78 — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:25:36 GMT

I lost all of my hearing in 2008 and am learning to hear with a cochlear implant. Fortunately, I am able to still perform the duties of my job because we almost exclusively communicate with email, but I cannot communicate effectively with a regular telephone.

This wouldn't be a problem if I wasn't trying desperately to relocate from CT to IN. I can't move unless I secure employment, but I'm very limited in the jobs I can apply for because most of the jobs I am qualified for require moderate to heavy phone contact. So I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.

There are many services available in Indiana to persons with disabilities, such as employment assistance and vocational rehabilitation, but I cannot access these resources because I'm not a resident. I can't be a resident unless I get a job there...it's a bit of a circular dilemma.

Any advice or links to resources will be very helpful.

Thanks, Kris

Internships in SF Bay Area

rrreeefff — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:05:28 GMT

Hello,
My name is Rebecca Fortelka I have Cerebral Palsy and I am a Sophomore in college
studying business management and minoring in web design. I was
wondering if you knew of any internships in the bay area of Ca dealing
with either web design or business. Here is my portfolio site www.rebeccafortelka.com

Please let me know and thanks for your help!

Getting started-Let me introduce myself

Modesty — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:06:24 GMT

Hi! I am a 56 year old who had a stroke at the age of 41. I was supposed to die, but I am still here. I have been on Social Security disability, but as I have gotten better over these last few years I am finding I really want to make my own way. I have lots of disabilities because of the stroke. I only have one working arm, a gimpy leg, I have to watch my step because my leg will go out from underneath me. My brain doesn't work quite like it used to. I have some short term memory loss. I have learned ways around a lot of my disabilities. And I think I have lots to offer the community, and I want to not be on disability so it's there for others. I have a degree in special ed. And have worked for crisis lines all my adult life.

relatively new to the site

sam1125 — Sat, 16 May 2009 17:13:13 GMT

Hello everyone,

My name is Samantha and I have Cerebral Palsy...I have been out of work since April 2008, I am looking for an entry-level job in the admin/clerical field and I have experience with Microsoft Office programs, I have been looking for a new job and have been appliying but having no luck getting interviews..i know our economy is in a rut but I dont know if there is more I can do for my search that may improve the results

any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Samntha

Meeting new people

sam1125 — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:10:57 GMT

I am still very new to this site as I have not used it much since I registered..I do not know any friends or associate that use this site but I am looking to meet new people through this site..How can I meet new people here?

Sam

I limp a lot

Jpm572 — Sun, 03 May 2009 07:28:55 GMT

I am A disabled Vet that is going to need knee surgury through the VA. How do you tell an employer that without scaring them to death? I can go up and down ladders and walk all day at work but at interviews I am worried that I will be looked over due to service injuries.

Nurse's Aide Job

RCaesar05 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:46:56 GMT

I would like a nurses aide job in the Texas area? I am trained to do a nurses aide job and that only. Is there anywhere within the Golden Triangle, Dallas , Houston or Port Arthur have any of these?

Any interviews?

robertV — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:40:38 GMT

I am curious if anyone here has gotten an interview with any company they have applied to from this site. I have applied and been quailied for the ones I have applied to, yet have yet to even get a call, or rejection.

New Employment Network- Locations in Ocala, Florida and Westport, Connecticut

workersolutions — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:26:16 GMT

Hello; I am a new Employment Network Provider under Social Security's Ticket To Work Program. This is a great opportunity for those who want to at least TRY to get back into the workforce without loosing all their benefits. This is a 60 month program where SSDI or SSI beneficiaries can try to return to work. Successful candidates must be willing to work at least 25 hours per week at at least minimum wage. While a beneficiary is in the program, he or she will not be subject to an Annual Medical Review. To learn more about the program, please cut and paste the following website to learn more. http://www.workersolutions.vpweb.com/

Hello , hello - Anyone finding a job from this site?

nannalisa — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:40:38 GMT

Hi all, I am Lisa, I just joined a couple of days ago... I was just wondering , does anyone really find a job from this site.?

Hello Looking for Part-Time Employment

bettylou — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:58:29 GMT

Hello Im a student and think this is a great site. I need help finding employment. I am seeking part time employment in the kansas city area. I also go to school during the day. I have enrolled and started classes for this semester.

Please anyone with information please let me know. I have so much going on.

Hi-Student looking for employment

ashbz11 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:11:19 GMT

Hello everyone my name is Ashley and im from Chula Vista CA. I have been having trouble finding a job. Last year I took a semester off from college to try and find work. Unfortunalty, after applying to a couple of jobs at the mall, I was not lucky enough to get any calls back for any interviews. I saw this website at a office at the school I am attending and it seemed like something woth looking into. I am new here and wondering if anyone can help me out and explain what is that this site does. Thank you for taking the time to read my post.