CPD Manager

[Determined]

I am trying to improve my computer skills by learning Excel 2002 and Word 2002, so that I can put all the paperwork that I now do manually, on the computer. Ex. Css Monthly accounting. My present computer at work is too old to take these new programs, and in order to take these classes, I need to work on a computer that has these programs. Since I work on the CSS processing floor as well as at my desk, my need for a "new" computer is not easy to defend. Also, my computer contact at work says that soon they will have a new e-mail system and my present computer will not take that either. Still this isn't enough to get what I need. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what else I can say to defend my cause?

[ladyj]

do other departments within your facility have email? if so this should be adequate enough to get you upgrade. this is the age for communication - if you cannot respond by email this will significantly delay responding to others, and being able to be efficient in your work and productivity. forms/ memos etc can be done on computer programs and saved- shared with others as needed and retrieved readily versus writing every thing down and keeping volumes of paper.

[joyce moen]

I would keep on my manager about getting you a new computer. you deserve to be able to do your job in an effecient manner. there are many computer classes on line you can take.good luck