Message #4676

[lilithd]

I believe that I can do most of the things described above. The only problem? I was never given the chance. I was turned away because I had worked at Burger King and Hills, instead of in an actual "Adminstrative" or "secretarial" position. No one would give me a chance. So, I went back to school and got my one-year certificate in Data Entry. (I didn't really need these classes, since I already knew all of it, but I had to take them so I had something on paper to prove that I knew it) But, in this area, the only Data Entry jobs pay $6/hr, if you're really lucky, through a temp service. With two small children to support by myself, I can't make ends meet with that. So, I broke into customer service. With this and Data Entry and many of the computer classes I took, I was finally given a break! I am now 34 yerars old and am just now beginning my career as an AA. How many others out there have the knowledge and know-how, but just aren't given the chance because they have no experience as that particular job title? I'll bet there are more than a few of us.