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Subject: Re: Can I be a Personal Assistant?

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Eric ((Yeah, I'll do it over...again..sorry))

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Date Posted: 21:13:53 08/06/11 Sat
In reply to: Ash 's message, "Can I be a Personal Assistant?" on 09:54:44 03/03/11 Thu

Yes, I have had 3 jobs since I retired from the military..and all have ended very badly. My last job, I worked for the VA and a group of nurses. I made so many mistakes with the paperwork, that the supvr. put me on report. Even the nice nurses were getting frustrated with me. I actually quit so I could get help for myself. Let me tell you, that if people don't know that you are a dyslexic, your life in the workplace can and will be hell. I'm deathly afraid to get another job. I have heard the same stories in my support group. So, no, you are not alone. Believe me, I have had a knot in my stomach for the last 30 some odd years when it comes to work. I really want to work for myself. Just keep digging in your "staletto" heels like you did in college, and you succeed. Good luck!

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Russell Van Brocklen
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Date Posted: 17:17:20 08/08/11 Mon

Yes, I did the same job right out of college. However, I never told by boss that I was dyslexic because every time I did I found that it was only a matter of time before I was going to be fired.

People just do not understand how an obviously educated person could make all kinds of spelling mistakes. I used MS Word spell check on everything, and stayed late finish everything up.

I developed a program to help dyslexic individuals like yourself to overcome most of your selling and writing issues in about 50-100 hours of instruction. If you are interested, please contact me at:

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We worked with Helene Hewitt's son Adam, who had similar spelling issues that you have, you can contact her at Heenie58@yahoo.com for a reference.

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Russell Van Brocklen