Though percentages vary by type of work, from 40% to 70% of persons find
their jobs through contact persons in their social network.
One mistake accountants make is that they get so involved in
their jobs, they lose their network," Jonell says.
When individuals' activities are limited to what is in
their job descriptions, it is likely their energy and commitment will also be limited.
Consumers who are invested in their individual vocational pursuits naturally will do better in
their jobs.
Findings indicated that the majority of workers: (a) liked
their jobs, (b) were satisfied with services provided, (c) had a voice in choosing
their job, (d) would rather work in the community than attend a workshop, and (e) said they had friends at work.
Social interactions are significantly more likely to occur among workers who are physically proximate, but even more so among workers who have similar jobs and responsibilities and who interact as a part of
their job (Burke, Weir, & Duncan, 1976; Peponis, 1985).
Because of cognitive limitations, people with mental retardation may need to use check lists or picture cues on the job to remind them of
their job task sequence.
