Dyslexic...help!?

Question

i've been looking for work, and finally got offered a job as a teller. they pay well and i couldn't turn it down. but i'm REALLY worried. i'm really dylexic. i've found ways of worrking around it but it's definitly still there. i can read fine...but at first glance i mistake words, i reverse numbers all that stuff. handling money and important things like checks makes me nervous. i usually like to take more time to make sure i don't count wrong, or miss things that need to be fixed on documents. what can i possibly do to improve these things. i've never had classes for dyslexia...what do they recomend??

Answer 1

you not are dyslexic.

Answer 2

Dyscalculia rather than dyslexia may be your "issue."  It can exist by itself or along with dyslexia. Really pay attention during the trainings. Take notes or tape them if you are allowed to.  Get a tutor such as a retired bank teller, and have him/ her help you practice the various tasks until they are more automatic. You may also benefit from tutoring from someone like a special needs teacher who has training in remediating in this area.  Please do the responsible thing and visit with your supervisor and explain your concerns, and what you are doing to address them. After all, you do not want to be accused of theft if you make a mistake.  Some banks have mentors to help new employees. It may be wise to have someone else double check your counts for a few  months until you gain more confidence.  Also, see if you can develop a routine.  You may even want to make "cheat sheets"  on note cards to help you remember procedures.   Learn to use the calculator to double check your math.  It is perfectly appropriate in a bank. You may want to get one with slightly larger numbers.

Also, take the time to get your eyes checked by a developmental optometrist.  Explain up front what your concerns are, give examples of the types of errors you make.  There are different types of exams for different problems, although they will also probably want to check your acuity, just to make sure.   There may be prescription lenses or visual therapy exercises to help you.    

It may be that even with all of this that you are still not comfortable as a teller.  Try to get through your probation period ( usually 3 to 6 months) then keep at eye and ear out for other positions such as customer service representative.  Take advantage of all training opportunities which come your way. If you have good people skills, you could wind up being a vice president  with a secretary to do the math work.

Answer 3

practice every night on reading

Answer 4

just practice paractice practice is wat u need to od reli and make urself more confident .