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So voc rehab finally got in touch with me...it took like six months finally. The voc rehab person that they assigned to me is a lawyer and extremely knowledgable on disability law and he seems to know a great deal about how to get people placed in jobs and how to make their resumes pass ATS. I was really surprised at how articulate and energetic he is. I guess my question is how much I should wait on him and the process to find a position. I feel like with his help I could find something much better then I could on my own. I don't want to sell myself short but I need to take something at least in the meanwhile. I was thinking of driving for medical transport in the interim, but I need to get my passenger's side mirror fixed as well. Thoughts?
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.

Do you newd any different licence or insurance if you use your car?
Is this an agency?
If you decide to work for an agency for a time you may get really regular work and it may be a way to get your foot in the door of what you hope for
If you do drive for medical transport take extra effort to try using their vehicles then they provide the insurance but that chauffeurs license is needed if you take passengers. If it is just driving around blood products or deliveries of thjngs still try using their vehicles. That stuff I do not thknk you need chauffeurs license to do.
Remember you pay insurance gas maintenance if its your car! They pay that if its their cars.
I am going to be transporting people with various disabilities in the company vehicles. It just pays minimum wages.
I drove a shuttle for tour company two or three years where hours were crazy. Money was better including tips. They rode me ragged.
The job I am starting this week, I do not believe anyone tips. Many may be wheel chairs that I have to load into vehicle that is wheel chair equipped. In summer thats hot part to job.
I went to voc rehab in my undergrad and they paid a sum for my college degree it was not much.
I never used them in job searching. Go for it because it cannot hurt to get these people in your corner. It does also signify to employer you have disability.
I do think you should give this attorney person a 6 month try. I know you need a real job with good money now. I also feel like with his help you will be more successful. Especially if you don't understand the ATS and what key words are. I taught myself some of this by google searching those terms.
I do want to remind you that you have gotten interviews which is spectacular. These companies get hundreds of online applications that mostly go into the deny pile by the ATS. The fact that you got one of the few interviews is terrific. I know they didn't hire you and that naturally is disappointing and sad.
Stick with this guy if the unemployment commission sent him and pays for his services.
How are you feeling lately and have you heard anything else on your cardiac condition. Don't respond if you feel I am too nosey.
I went to a specialist appointment one hour late today. Long drive, bad parking, and then I got turned away for being one hour late. SHEESH on me, totally my fault. They gave me an appointment tomorrow late in the morning so I do the horrible drive and finding parking again tomorrow. Not happy with myself today.
It may be possible for the lawyer to work with a non-profit such as OVR, to better serve You if need be.