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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Guidance for Learning Programming/Software Engineering |
| MissDorkness |
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Posted: 26 Jul 2016, 9:19 pm
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Replies: 16
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| Got a new job working from home and finally feel like I have my sanity back Wait, you were insane? Not clinically, no... but, I definitely felt less in control and solid than i had since I was a kid. The constant onslaught of noise and stress and smells and just always an undercurrent of excessive ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Supported Employment... |
| MissDorkness |
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Posted: 26 Jul 2016, 1:57 pm
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Replies: 2
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Congrats, all sounds very good.  |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Week long training course |
| MissDorkness |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2016, 9:37 pm
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Replies: 7
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| Personally, I like structured days like that. I tend to find them easier than day to day office life, which can be a bit chaotic. I can play dress up and learn the rules of 'professionalism' with dress and basic scripted language. No one knows each other, so it is basically small talk or work talk. ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Unable to look past the disability |
| MissDorkness |
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016, 8:51 am
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Replies: 3
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| I have a college education and am having a very difficult time becoming employed. I am desperate for a job and would like nothing more than to be a contributing member of society by going to work everyday. I currently receive assistance from an employment specialist. I thought she would be differen... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Guidance for Learning Programming/Software Engineering |
| MissDorkness |
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016, 8:42 am
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Replies: 16
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kraftiekortie wrote: Look what the Cat Dragged in.....Daria!
What up, home-skillet?
Got a new job working from home and finally feel like I have my sanity back, so wasn't immediately compelled to return here to rant and rave like I used to do.
Did you miss me?  |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Can't find job, move in with relative? |
| MissDorkness |
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016, 8:40 am
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Replies: 4
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| I got turned down for another job today. But I got an offer to move in with an uncle to save money... if his wife leaves that is... yes, they are going through a nasty seperation... I've lived with my aunt and uncle before, and aunt doesnt like me, but what if we move in and my aunt comes back or s... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Guidance for Learning Programming/Software Engineering |
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016, 8:37 am
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Replies: 16
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| For me, programming never 'stuck' until I had something to apply it to. I started working as a drafter, using AutoCAD. And realized I could relieve a lot of tedium by automating repetitive tasks. It sorta grew from there (AutoLISP, scripting, VBA). XML and HTML followed. I'm getting more into JavaSc... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Having aspergers and no job sucks! |
| MissDorkness |
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016, 8:33 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,112
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| Well what do you have to offer to employers? (Don't worry...I'm not a jerk like that, but I imagine someone will say this to you, as if every person who has a job obtained it on merit rather than connections and luck). Oh yeah, "it's not about what you know, it's about who you know." I've... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: A few questions about freelancing and programming |
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016, 8:29 am
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Replies: 2
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| I'm not sure what is most in demand at the moment. I customize software in a niche market and there is loads of action here, but, I know that doesn't translate everywhere else. I work from home, but, do have to do a lot of IM'ing. Luckily, most of the video conferencing with clients is driven by my ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Should I Tell My Future Boss? |
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016, 8:23 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 572
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| don't tell him. if there are some symptoms that you expect to be problems and where your employer can help with; mention those and those only, don't forget to include the proposed solution in the discussion. something like: "i have problems looking into the reflections of water; but wearing po... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Do you put on a mask at work? |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2015, 10:44 pm
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Replies: 24
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| After a long hard day, you should create a dream world for yourself. In a way, I do that. I listen to 1960's music on YouTube, then fall asleep to the music. I'm quite successful when I do this. I listen to familiar books on tape or comedy podcasts. I can't stand the talking around me all day, but,... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Do you put on a mask at work? |
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Posted: 13 Apr 2015, 10:30 pm
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Replies: 24
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| More like a "frustration" meltdown---because I couldn't do anything to correct the situation. I know the feeling. Sometimes, I'll go months in my little bubble, feeling like I've got things down pat then I hit some weird roadblock or stimulus and just flip and remember how odd I am. ~shru... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Suddenly thrust into a spot of great responsibility. |
| MissDorkness |
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Posted: 13 Apr 2015, 10:10 pm
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Replies: 3
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| I have been an administrative assistant for my employer for two and a half years now. Today, a mind blowing bombshell was dropped on me. I am now going to be a massive investment for my employer, considering that they just shelled out some big bucks to hook me up with intense specialized training. ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Unemployed - what do you do with yourself? |
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Posted: 13 Apr 2015, 10:09 pm
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Replies: 26
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sly279 wrote: and recently I started lurking on a wet shaving forum.
Lol, watch out. If my husband is any indication, that can become an addiction. A pricey one.
His favorite site is the Shave Nook. They actually have a subforum on cooking, so he also gives me links to recipes he wants me to try. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Having Anxiety as always |
| MissDorkness |
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Posted: 09 Apr 2015, 8:43 pm
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Replies: 7
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Jacoby wrote: For me, the anticipatory anxiety a lot of the time seems way worse than whatever thing is triggering it so I just try to distract myself and keep my mind on other things until the time comes.
This is kind of the same mental approach I take, too. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Do you hate suits too? |
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Posted: 09 Apr 2015, 8:41 pm
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Replies: 27
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| Sorry, I am not a fan of the favorite tie of Temple Grandin, I would rather wear the Colonel Sanders kind. xD :lol: Indeed. I only wear regular kind of ties. Obviously, you can't wear ties with most blouses, but, I have a couple for the shirts they can be worn with. Just regular silk ties, my favor... |
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