Welcome to a blog about me, Luke Nadin, and how my determination – from unemployment to becoming a valued member of society – led me to having the best job in the world.
For those of you who don’t know me, I work for Microlink PC. I’m the guys who writes the content you see on our Education social media pages. I also share your posts and comments, because I’m really passionate about what we do here at Microlink. This isn’t just an ordinary job for me, this is a way of life.
I’ll be celebrating my seven year Microlink anniversary in August 2025. I want to take you back and show you what life was like before gaining the opportunity to work with Microlink – an opportunity that changed my life forever.
I studied at the University of Portsmouth from 2011-2015, graduating with a 2:1 in Business Information Systems. Apart from my current job, my degree is my greatest achievement. I was able to live away from home, study, make new friendships, and work on my independence. Doing all of this whilst navigating a new city, and studying at the same time; which was incredibly difficult and challenging, but it shaped me and the path I would take for the rest of my life. It gave me determination and resilience, as well as helping me become a better problem solver. It also gave me a deeper understanding of my disability and the goals I could set for myself – both at university and later in life.
In my opinion, the best piece of work I have ever done is my dissertation. It focused on assistive technology in home and education settings to help people with conditions like mine (cerebral palsy) to live, work, and learn as independently as possible. I knew that I could use my lived experience to produce something truly meaningful, and this was definitely achieved.
Until an opportunity at Microlink came along in August 2018, finding employment was incredibly hard. I was applying for hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs, with no success. I thought that being honest and upfront about my cerebral palsy might help, but I kept receiving emails thanking me for my application, only to be told I was unsuccessful.
That was until I discovered a wonderful charity called Superpeople UK. They had a unique idea: to create a video CV that would showcase who I am and what I bring to a company. They produced this video, and I began sharing it across my social media platforms – particularly LinkedIn, where it received thousands of views.
This is where my life changed. The video was picked up by Microlink, and I was offered my first interview. Needless to say, I was nervous because I had researched the company and knew right away that I wanted to work there. I knew that I could use my knowledge and lived experience to contribute to their mission, and it was something I had wanted for a long time.
When I gained employment at Microlink, I felt like I was finally being listened to. I had a purpose, and I realised what that purpose was. I was meant to use my disability to my advantage – showing people that although I face barriers, those barriers can be overcome with the right solutions. I now work alongside some of the brightest minds in the Workplace Adjustment sector, using my knowledge of assistive technology, and the ways it can help people like me. I often suggest things like, “What if we do it this way? It might help someone with a physical disability” or “If we try that method, it could benefit someone with a hearing impairment.” I’ve found my calling in the disability sector.
We have the best staff members; people who understand conditions and understand how we can improve job performance, and academic prospects of students. We offer the best solutions, courses, and programmes to help overcome barriers and enhance performance. I truly believe Microlink is the best in this sector.
Microlink is vital for both the corporate and education worlds, because we have the best minds, and most compassionate people. Our team is friendly, caring, and able to see solutions where others might see none.
My passion comes from once being a student who relied on assistive technology. I am someone who still uses assistive technology to overcome barriers in the workplace, and I can full understand and appreciate the challenges people face.
I was – and still am – a person with a disability. And that will always be my superpower.
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