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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Pondering Going Back to Work    —Aransas Pass, TX

"I have been a stay at home mom off and onr for about 2 years and I am starting to wish to go back to work. My oldest ..."

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Good morning L., I would be so honored to share the opportunities that I have found with Southern Living at HOME with you. I am also a stay at home mom of two and...

I left my corporate retail Human Resources position 3 years ago (60+ hrs/wk). I guess I really did things the opposite of most SAHMs, as I continued working while my ...

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Q: Looking for a Full Time Job    —Fort Worth, TX

"Does anyone out there have any ideas as to how to find a full time job quickly. I have been using career builder and ..."

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C., My husband has an opening in his office (insurance industry) in Roanoke. Let me know if you think you might be interested in submitting your resume.

Have you tried a Temp. Agency. When I was in college I used one and they can get you long term jobs in one day. Also look in the newspaper, call companies to see if ...

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Q: Am I Being Given Too Much Work?    —Carrollton, TX

"I have finally gotten into working again. Yayyy! My job was simple yet kept me busy all day and I was able to end the..."

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I think it is normal not to finish all your tasks in the same day, but figure out which are highest priority and make sure to get those done. If you are not sure, ask ...

You need to get yourself a nice looking "inbox" and stack whatever you can't finish when it is time to go in there. I also bought a weekly calandar that has plenty of ...

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Q: Temporary Office Help    —Dallas, TX

"My office needs temporary help for about two weeks to answer phones and prepare client holiday gifts. If anyone would..."

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Hello K., I am seeking a job in a office atmosphere that I can be a great help to. You may call me at ###-###-####. I am experience in office and clerical positio...

What hours are you in need of assistance? I was layed off from MCI in July as a Commercial Credit Analyst. I've been selectively searching for work but honestly feel...

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Q: Overcoming "You've Been Out of Work for 9 Years" at an Interview    —Shrewsbury, MA

"My neighbor is ready to go work outside the home after 9 years and raising 3 boys. She's gone on a few interviews. Th..."

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tell them the truth. shes been raising her sons and is now ready to join the workforce once again. believe it or not most people understand.also knowing she has raised...

maybe saying something like "yes, i decided to stay at home with my 3 children to give them all my attention and now i feel that because i did that when they were youn...

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Q: RN Looking for Stay at Home Mom Opportunity.    —Westerville, OH

"I want to try to work from home. Any ideas? Or something I can do while the kids are in school? Please help, need ..."

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I would love to talk with you about starting your own Tupperware business! I am 39, my two kids are 8 and 4, and I have been very successful in launching a TW business...

Hi L., Have you considered offering day care services? I'm asking b/c I am expecting my first child in October and am looking for in home day care. Thanks, C.

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Q: Going Back to Work    —Fond du Lac, WI

"i have been a stay at home mom for two years now.. me and my boyfriend decided to get a house together which i then w..."

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as the mother of a 4 year old boy, you need to or should have started "weening" yourself from him a while ago, my son had this problem last year and i slowly started g...

Well I am familiar with this.At the end of 2004 my son's father and I seperated.I was a stay at home mom and didn't work for probably a year before my son because my h...

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Q: Guilt    —Trenton, NJ

"I have a 9 week old and was offered a fantastic job while on maternity leave, a company that I have been trying to ge..."

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Hi, M. this is F. i just sighned up for this and i seen your situation and i have 2 kids my son is 4 and my daughter is 2. I new how you felt but if you been wanting t...

I too felt guilty when i went back to work and i just went back three weeks ago. Honestly it was best thing for me I really dont think i would be able to be a stay at...

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Q: How to Keep My Milk up While Im at Work    —Kenosha, WI

"I will be returning to work in a few weeks and was wondering how everyone who breastfeeds keep their milk coming i if..."

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Hi. Here is a great website: http://www.workandpump.com/ My Lactation Consultant recommended it, and it has proved to be invaluable. Thanks. M.

Ditto to Michelle's post. To keep it up you have to pump. I've pumped for both of my sons (still pumping for my 8 month old). Drink a lot of water to stay hydrate...

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Q: Worried About Going Back to Work    —Canute, OK

"Im currently a stay at home mom..but Im bored at the house and want to meet people. Im not from around here so I dont..."

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This is such a hard decision to make forso many women, myself included. I decided that I wanted to be the one raising my children so I prayes about it and now I am a s...

Hey! Have you considered working from home part time? You get the best of both worlds, because you are keeping your mind busy and active, not to mention you are cont...

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