Real-Life Decision Making -- Solution
You volunteer at the resource center and hope you get the job after
six months.
You begin working at the resource center as a volunteer. You are working
regular office hours, only there is no check at the end of the week. Other
than that detail, you enjoy the work and are learning a lot from the other
braille transcriptionists in the office. You are also making friends in the
office and are getting a lot of positive feedback on your work.
When you go home from work, things are not as happy. Your bills are piling
up and your cupboards are empty. Even your cat is looking hungry. Your savings
account dried up after the first two months of the job. You call your parents
to ask for a loan. They agree to help you, but now you have a debt that you
will have to pay off.
"I love this job, but it is very hard to get into," says Thea Merz, a braille
transcriber. "Volunteer with agencies for some time, and your name will come
up when there is a transcriber needed."
After a tough six months, the promised position becomes available. You
are very nervous because you must compete fiercely for the position against
candidates from all over the country. There is a long interview process that
you must endure as well.
In the end, you are the successful candidate. You are so relieved and
overjoyed. All your hard work paid off, and now you have a secure job with
a good wage, full benefits and regular office hours.