That is the right way to think.

Posted By: Also, you will not need unlimited long distance on 2007-01-21
In Reply to: words of encouragement - newbieneedshelp

unless the company requires it or for that matter a second phone line. Just work on one thing at a time. You do not need the Cadillac of computers so to speak, just a newer tower. Bestbuy.com offers great deals on computers that are up-to-date and believe me most companies will think that is even more than they require. Just try to focus on this one account for now and also increasing your typing speed of which you are gaining practice on this message board. Good luck to you.

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    - It can be done! - newbieneedshelp
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        practice tapes from... - newbieneedshelp
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        Well put SuziQ - nellieship
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        words of encouragement - newbieneedshelp
        That is the right way to think. - Also, you will not need unlimited long distance
        Thanks! - newbieneedshelp
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