How to succeed at college

This is my submission for an assignment in my class "Intro. to Technical Writing.

First, here is the wording of the assignment.

Exercise 3: Assume that a new employee is taking over your job because you have been promoted. Identify a specific problem in the job that could cause difficulty for the new employee. Write instructions for the employee to help him or her for avoid or deal with the problem.

 

Next: My submission.

 

 

To whom it may concern:

Due to my recent promotion to the position of employed, you will be taking over my position as an unemployed World of Warcraft addict.  Congratulations, you are entering a world of long days and hard work, but also of great personal rewards.

I will assume already that you have been given the proper training to perform your new job, proper sitting techniques and keyboard/mouse positioning are important after all.  However, I feel that I should detail for you some of the problems you might run into while being unemployed and addicted to persistent world electronic gaming.

Problem 1: Eye-Strain

Eye-strain is a large problem for people not previously accustomed to spending upwards of 16 hours a day staring at a computer screen with little or no time for breaks, and extended periods of eye-strain can lead to severe headaches and even migraines.  I would recommend when this occurs a 10 to 15 minute break to give your eyes a rest, take some Aspirin or Tylenol or your preferred pain reliever, use a few drops of Visine or Clear-Eyes in each eye, and close your eyes (not too tight) for a few minutes to let them re-moisturize.

Problem 2: Aches and Pains

Eventually, even an experienced gaming addict will experience aches and pains on the job.  These aches and pains are usually felt most in the wrists, shoulders, and lower back.  If at all possible, you may wish to look into getting a prescription pain reliever from your physician, barring that you can try the following methods either on their own or in a combination.

1 - Carpal-tunnel wrist braces.

These are sold in many areas, though personally I have found the braces available at Herb Phillipsons' to be both affordable and effective.  Wearing these during periods of inactivity should help to alleviate the pain in your wrists.

2 - Lumbar support

Available at Wal*Mart and a variety of other places (I purchased mine from a truckstop in Troutdale, Oregon) a lumbar support cushion in the right place is worth it's weight in Warcraft Gold to keep your back pain to a minimum.

3 - Substance abuse

A tried and true method of relieving (or at least ignoring) aches and pains.  Drinking whiskey or smoking marijuana during extended sessions of playtime can be very beneficial.  Please note that authority figures do not necessarily approve of these methods so you should use discretion.

I hope that this information will help you to be successful in your new career.

Good Luck!
<Nottellingmyname> (Now Employed)

 

I think my teacher will be pleased.