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Hommus Dip thanked Pepper pot's answer 4/7/2018

I just got fired from my job because of my brain disorder known as** Dyscalculia**, I don’t think I’ll ever get another job because of this. It started yesterday when I was put on register duty at Burger King. This would be my first time on register, with confidence I thought to myself that I could do this since the register tells you how much something cost and how much change you’d give back to the customer how bad can it be? Well on my third customer my brain literally locked up on me as if I never even counted to ten. I began to panic and pretend the register malfunctioned so that I wouldn’t look like a complete fool, as I make time to count the change displayed on the screen a co-worker came by and asked what the problem was with the register I replied “ I got it now thanks “ at this point I’m angry at myself and panicking. I am literally at the register trembling the change around in my hand like WTF not only was this EXTREMELY EMBARRASSING!!! But me thinking that I will lose my job today will ruin everything because of this disorder. My boss called me over and after I explained he let me go. How the hell am I supposed to succeed in make my goals in life if I can't even count change at a decent paste? How the hell am I going to go to college or get into the air force if I struggle in arithmetic reasoning? Before anyone answers my question please google Dyscalculia so that you will have a better understanding on where I am coming from.

I can understand what it is like to have a condition for which there is no understanding, I have suffered chronic pain for 12 years and at times it can feel extremely isolating. I also suffer convergence syndrome which means I often suffer double vision. Look for support amongst other sufferers, for they will be … Read more

Hommus Dip thanked Jann Nikka's answer 4/7/2018

I just got fired from my job because of my brain disorder known as** Dyscalculia**, I don’t think I’ll ever get another job because of this. It started yesterday when I was put on register duty at Burger King. This would be my first time on register, with confidence I thought to myself that I could do this since the register tells you how much something cost and how much change you’d give back to the customer how bad can it be? Well on my third customer my brain literally locked up on me as if I never even counted to ten. I began to panic and pretend the register malfunctioned so that I wouldn’t look like a complete fool, as I make time to count the change displayed on the screen a co-worker came by and asked what the problem was with the register I replied “ I got it now thanks “ at this point I’m angry at myself and panicking. I am literally at the register trembling the change around in my hand like WTF not only was this EXTREMELY EMBARRASSING!!! But me thinking that I will lose my job today will ruin everything because of this disorder. My boss called me over and after I explained he let me go. How the hell am I supposed to succeed in make my goals in life if I can't even count change at a decent paste? How the hell am I going to go to college or get into the air force if I struggle in arithmetic reasoning? Before anyone answers my question please google Dyscalculia so that you will have a better understanding on where I am coming from.

First you should never ever give up. You're a valuable person to this planet. Work on your problem solving skills and don't go it alone.

Goodwill, Salvation Army, ACA Americans With Disabilities.

You could research online for help groups in your area.

Tutors, parents and school counselors.

Don't give up. There are thousands of jobs you can … Read more

Hommus Dip thanked Chris Mollo's answer 4/7/2018

My relationship with my MIL is dragging me down. She routinely criticizes and insults me. It is usually done in a sly enough manner that it’s hard to challenge her behavior directly without feeling as though I’m overreacting?

I know one of the hardest relationships that exists is between a man and his MIL.

I've found that the issues usually stem from the MIL thinking that her daughter is perfect and that no man is good enough for her.

Unfortunately, sometimes the man's wife adds to the problem by complaining to her mother about marital … Read more

Hommus Dip thanked PJ Stein's answer 4/7/2018

I’ve missed three weeks of school and I am now to scared to go back. I’m very socially awkward and scared of what people will think when I go back . What should I do to get over this fear of what people think about me?

Well, with age comes wisdom. While you are still in school, you haven't had enough life experience to learn what others think of you doesn't matter. It is what you think of yourself that matters. So take the wisdom from someone who has had the life experience. It really doesn't matter what they think. Just … Read more

Hommus Dip commented 4/7/2018

If Someone Keeps Calling You On Unknown And They Will Not Stop What Can You Do? But I Do Not Want To Change My Phone Number?

That sounds like an awful thing to have to go through :( If this a person who is constantly calling you to then not say anything or pretend to be someone who is close to you, I would say that is harassment and totally unacceptable. Please be sure to talk to someone you trust about … Read more

Hommus Dip commented on Anonymous' answer 4/7/2018

If Someone Keeps Calling You On Unknown And They Will Not Stop What Can You Do? But I Do Not Want To Change My Phone Number?

Hi Anonymous, I hope everything is okay now as it has been years since you have posted this. In case this man is still bothering you, please, please tell someone you can trust about this situation. Please don't let him pressure you into doing anything you are uncomfortable with or unsure about and stay safe! … Read more