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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Career Advice    —Frederick, MD

"I recently reentered the workforce and I'm having trouble finding my way. I have a job currently as a Sales Assistan..."

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Go for it ! Sounds like you just need a little confidence boost. I'll be glad to help out there. I have had a couple of bosses in my past who sound like yours. With...

Hey L., I was wondering have you ever considered working from home. You know how to talk to people and promote products and services. I'm sure you know many differ...

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Q: Seeking a Fun, Bubbly Mom Who Needs Extra Money Working a Few Hours a Week.    —Richardson, TX

"I work at Curves for women (richardson east) and we will need someone to cover a few hours a week. It is a great job ..."

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what days do you need?

Do you have hours after 5pm?

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Q: Advice/Tips On Re-entering the Workforce    —Millersville, MD

"I'll be returning to the workforce in 3 weeks after a 7 year hiatus to start/raise my family. I had planned to be ho..."

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I agree with Megan on starting your routine now. I work in the school system so I have my summers off. I kept my children home with me the whole summer to save on da...

Hi J., The biggest piece of advice I have is to start your new routine now. If your daughter will be starting with a daycare provider, try to start her now, so t...

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Q: Seeking Childcare    —Denton, TX

"I am currently on maternity leave. I would love to go back to work. I was wondering if anyone knows and inexpensive a..."

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check out countryside-montessori.com

Hi M., My name is J. Mathews and I am a SAHM, I am actually looking for some work sitting with kids. I myself have four kids also. I live on Hwy. 380 in Savannah. ...

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Q: Looking for a Mom Who Wants to Work When Kids Go Back to School    —West Chicago, IL

"Looking for a mom or mom(s) who are interested in working while their kids are at school. We are a custom home builde..."

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Are you only hiring part time?

Are you still looking for someone? You probably have gone through several by now and with the market probably no one but thought I would ask. M. D ###-###-####

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Q: How to Get "Out There" to Find Employment    —Richardson, TX

"Hi Moms. I feel a little stupid asking, but here goes - other than getting resumes up on career builder, etc., interv..."

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Craigslist is used a lot for both employers and employees, it is great because there are so many people on it and the fees are very low for the employers.

P., Depending on what type of position you are looking for, you may be able to go directly to a company's website to see the positions they are looking to fill. For ...

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Q: Work at Home. . Any Legitimate Jobs?    —Birmingham, AL

"I am looking for some type of work I can do from my house. I am proficient with computers and data entry. There are..."

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Hi, I too am looking for something, I am a stay at home mom also, with 18 years of corporate experience, legal, medical, insurance, data entry, transcription, etc. ...

I would be interested in what Amber was talking about - summarizing depositions for lawyers in spare time. If you have any more info (or anyone else does) please emai...

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Q: Working Around Kids School Schedule    —Tulsa, OK

"How do I find a job that will let me take off the days my kids are outta school? I have 4 kiddos and the youngest has..."

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M. I would recomend that you go to a staffing agency. Although sometimes that seems like a waste of time, they do occasionaly have PT jobs. Another option would be wo...

I work for a wonderful company with incredible products that I firmly believe in. I work part time and the income is potentially incredible. It's easy and fun and yo...

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Q: Career Relaunch After 5 Yrs as SAHM    —Northbrook, IL

"My question is for anyone who has gone back to work after a long time (5+ yrs) as a stay at home mom. I loved my j..."

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A., one of the hardest decisions I had to make after having my daughter is deciding on whether I wanted to return to work or not. I have always been career focused so...

Dear A., I have been a stay at home mom for almost three years and decided to look for work outside of the home. The one thing that I can tell you that I am runn...

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Q: I Need a Job ASAP!!!!    —Plano, TX

"Hi ladies, I am in need of a job as soon as possible. I am a mommy - and Got to find employment soon. I have 4..."

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Hi Emily I'm not sure what your situation will be regarding your daughters childcare, but i can offer your daughter a safe and fun loving place here in my in-home day...

Try a temporary agency. If you are good and they like you, then you are likely to be hired by a company using your services. I am an ex corporate in marketing an...

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