SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS

I did not know that there was a website for those with Moebius Syndrome in France (there may have been one for a long time; but I just did not know about it).  But yes, there is one---check it out here.

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Meanwhile, many persons with Moebius Syndrome deal the job situation:  seeking any job at all, and/or finding a job that really suits you.  One of the more specific issues we face is this one:  settling into a new job.  That can be hard for us.  We look different.  Our new work colleagues are not used to us--not just the way we look, but the way we talk.  Change can be hard.  The new job might not seem as great as we thought it would be.  We got a new job--but maybe soon we're thinking of quitting.  Should you quit?  What should one think about before taking that step?  Check out this piece:
"Emilie Schaum, the director of human resources at marketing agency Lippe Taylor, advises you to ask yourself three questions so you don't end up in a worse situation.
1. Can I afford to quit?
"Do you haves the financial resources to cover your living expenses if it takes a little longer to find your next position and without further sacrificing your professional happiness?" she asks. "While there is definitely a hiring upswing in certain market sectors ... a new opportunity may depend on your level of experience and asking salary. Are you willing to freelance until you find your next full time position and are freelance opportunities available?"
2. Did I do the right research?
"If you did all your interview homework before you accepted your current employer's offer -- e.g., asked probing questions during the interview, examined the website, and did some fact finding by talking to [former or current employees] -- what changed? You need to really understand this in order to make sure you do not find yourself in the same situation again," she cautions.
3. Are things as bad as they seem?
"Unless the current situation is one where you are being harassed or having to do something unlawful or unethical, perhaps you might talk with your immediate supervisor about your concerns and the two of you can find a remedy," Schaum suggests. "Definitely talk to a close and trusted friend or family member whose opinions you value."
No one can make the decision to stay or leave for you, but the right advice might give you some clarity.

Schaumm reminds, "You might hear that the working relationship is not unlike a personal relationship: There's an adjustment period that needs time and there's a need to give-and-take as nothing is as perfect as it first seems."

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"When you reach for the stars, you may not quite get them, but you
won't come up with a handful of mud either." -Leo Burnett