Get Well Wishes for Robin (RobiLee)

[RobiLee]

Hi, Robin - that little thingy I sent should be in your mailbox any day!

Listen - you made such HUGE strides recently...going backwards is just getting ready to take a go at the NEXT round of good stuff!

I hope you still have your professional support too!

Did you ever start up that training course you mentioned way back?

HUGS HUGS HUGS!

I'll be keeping an eye out for that little thingy! Thank you!

I'm still getting the professional help but not as often as I would like I had to cut back on my sessions because it was just costing me too much money. I do have an appt coming up with the psychiatrist and then another with my therapist at the end of this month.

I had an interview with the vocational rehab counselor and things sounded so good and she was supposed to call me but I never did hear a word. For some reason I just can't bring myself to call her. I've sent out a few resumes and got one rejection letter and haven't heard from the other two. I also applied online for various jobs out at the hospital and have already received another big NO but hoping one of the other two will pay off. I need to get some kind of computer classes. I'm lackingin that dept. and I notice that everyone wants that.

Thanks again for all the support!

[Catty1]

If your GP refers you to a psychiatrist, can it not be 'covered'? Would Medicaid help?

I don't know if there is a 12 step group for separated people, but you could try. Or, there is Emotions Anonymous. No fees, they pass the hat, it's voluntary.

HUGS!

[wolf_Q]

Sorry I haven't been around much lately, but know that I'm always keeping you in my thoughts! Good luck with finding a job, I'm sure that you will. Did you have a nice time taking the dogs to the park? Any pictures?

[captain]

Robyn,

What type of computer skills are you "lacking"? Part of the work I do, I write on-line learning courses - for many things, and am happy to send you some if you like.

Chin up darlin, and do what Phred said - follow the dogs :-)

[RobiLee]

Robyn,

What type of computer skills are you "lacking"? Part of the work I do, I write on-line learning courses - for many things, and am happy to send you some if you like.

Chin up darlin, and do what Phred said - follow the dogs :-)

It seems like everywhere I turn they want you to have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Point or whatever it is that they might be using. I have no training with these programs at all. I don't know anything about them. Our local vocational school offers a course on all of these programs but of course it doesn't start again until the fall.

[Medusa]

It seems like everywhere I turn they want you to have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Point or whatever it is that they might be using. I have no training with these programs at all. I don't know anything about them. Our local vocational school offers a course on all of these programs but of course it doesn't start again until the fall.

In Canton, there's a place called Superior Staffing, which is an employment agency that offers free tutorials in all those programs. I'm not sure if they have other offices near you but, if not, you might want to check the employment agencies in your area. All you have to do is reserve a computer and the the tutorials walk you through it. Might want to give it a whirl.

[RobiLee]

Sorry I haven't been around much lately, but know that I'm always keeping you in my thoughts! Good luck with finding a job, I'm sure that you will. Did you have a nice time taking the dogs to the park? Any pictures?

Any pictures?! What kind of question is that?! Of course I have pictures, silly!

Yes, I did have a good time. I even went back today and met Anna there. Hanging out with all the dogs and Anna is always good. I'm sure I'll be posting tons of pics a bit later in dog general.

[Catty1]

Robilee - captain offered to send you some courses that she develops on this stuff!

Microsoft has great online tutorials - free - on their Office products. I have used these and they are excellent, and at a beginner's level too!

Just use these to watch and listen for now. That's all - one at a time. There is a big list at these links, but just use the first one. Excel you might want to view the second one too.

WORD
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tr...958171033.aspx

EXCEL
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tr...831141033.aspx

POWERPOINT
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tr...832731033.aspx

ACCESS is the database that the Office suite uses. Some places use it, others don't.

LOTUS NOTES - if memory serves, this is a type of 'word' program. Get used to Microsoft Word first...then a lot of that can transfer over to other programs.

If you are too curious to wait, you can bookmark this one too, and just watch the show!

http://www.sperd.net/trc/lotustraining/

Like I say, don't think about 'learning' at the moment - just click and watch.

Then find a high school student, feed him/her pizza, and have them over to show you in person!

[captain]

Robilee - captain offered to send you some courses that she develops on this stuff!

Yes I do, and yes I did!!! Robin, I can send you a learning CD if you want :-)

LOTUS NOTES - if memory serves, this is a type of 'word' program. Get used to Microsoft Word first...then a lot of that can transfer over to other programs.

Lotus Notes is an email program - most people know Microsoft Outlook. This is much better and more secure, alot of governments use it. I also have a course for that, just depends which version.

Robin, you can PM me if you like and I can tell you alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll about it.

Take care
Michelle

[Rachel]

I to was going to suggest inquiring at a temporary staffing agency. That might also be a good way to find a permanent job that suits you.

I use Word Perfect and Quick Books and didn't have any training but just plodded through the learning curve by doing it. Probably not the quickest way to learn but these particular programs were very user friendly and if I can figure them out, well anybody can.