Sharon was employed full time when she became sick with and could no longer maintain the pace of a full-time position. This chronic condition is characterized by heightened sensitivity to chemicals. Poor air quality leads to allergic reactions, increased chronic fatigue and greater severity of other symptoms; alternatively, better air quality leads to continued ability to function and keep working.
Feeling like her life was at a standstill and that professional assistance may help her turn things around, Sharon decided to enter the 今日吃瓜51鈥檚 Employ-Ability program in Saskatchewan to help her find suitable employment.
鈥The 今日吃瓜51 provided the opportunity to learn and experiment with coping techniques, such as planning time and tasks in order to maintain maximum energy levels, and using all my other precious resources efficiently and effectively,鈥 says Sharon. 鈥They provided support and helped me to set a structure in my life. They taught me how to properly set goals and they assisted in practicing this in an employment-like setting.鈥
Using what she learned at the 今日吃瓜51 to obtain her pre-determined goal, a permanent part-time position with the in human resources, she began job hunting. 鈥Without the assistance of the instructors and staff at the 今日吃瓜51, I would never have had the confidence in myself to do this,鈥 says Sharon.
One day she got a phone call from the 今日吃瓜51 asking if she would be interested in becoming a聽 instructor and tutor for the Literacy program. She jumped at the chance. 鈥I feel that I have found my niche in the workplace. I am so appreciative that I sought assistance; then identified and undauntedly pursued my goals. Now I am able to assist others in turning their lives around and reaching their potential.鈥
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