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Updated May 22, 2013

Q: Want to Find a Job to Spend More Time at Home    —Trabuco Canyon, CA

"Hi I am working full-time and although I really enjoy my job I would like to be able to spend more time with my kids...."

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What about a shared classroom? What district do you teach in? I have a friend looking to share next year in Saddleback.

I agree that most people in biz end up working way too hard. I figure most of us need to develop another income stream.... creates more security and more options... ...

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Q: Contemplating Staying at Home with Daughter    —Fresno, CA

"I currently work full time but have recently found myself contemplating staying home with my daughter. We could make..."

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I am a stay-at-home mom and love it! My 13 month old daughter changes everyday and I feel so lucky to be able to stay home with her and be involved in all the little m...

I am also a stay at home mom. We went from two incomes to one. My income was slightly larger than my husbands, but we both feel that me staying home was the right deci...

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Q: Opinions on Returning to Work After a Long Stay at Home    —Tracy, CA

"I just am interested in moms that have stayed at home for a long period of time and then decided to return to work. I..."

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I think first and foremost, if you're not already, seek medical help with the anxiety disorder. I have that as well, and it does affect your ability to get out there ...

Hello T., How about a stay at employment you make your hour's, you make your rules. I just wanted to introduce myself real quick. My name is C. and I'm a mom of two ...

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Q: Work Life Balance-Suggestions    —Pleasant Hill, CA

"First of all, I don't believe that there is such a thing as "work life balance." If you are a working mother, you ha..."

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SAHM not all it's cracked up to be. You lose your sense of "self" your own "identity" sometimes. Hubby thinks that house should be spotless and kids perfect,,,you hair...

M., I do the work life balance.. its very hard which you know, but here are some of the things I do to make is less stressful. The chores in the house, Cooking, cl...

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Q: I Don't Know How Much Longer I Can Go on like This    —Long Beach, CA

"I don't really know if I have a request here, or if I just need some moral support from other moms. I have two kid..."

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Work-at-home moms unite! We should start a union! I've been working from home for about 5-years now (our children are about the same age too), with seeing clients in...

lol...my husband doesn't understand my being tired either. Only when he is in trouble does he stop to tell me he does appreciate me and that is only because he might ...

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Q: Help! Returned to Work and Having a Really Hard Time Balancing Everything    —Canoga Park, CA

"I returned to work last week after being a SAHM since my twins were born 2 1/2 years ago. My twins are now 2 1/2 and..."

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Hi J., Finding balance between work and family can be difficult. I think with the economy the way it is, it seems that many employers are using this as a scare tact...

Gack. Where were you last year before my husband got a job that comes with a staff lawyer & accountant??? We've spent the past year climbing out of the mess of being i...

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Q: Am I Crazy to Even Think of Leaving of Leaving My Company?    —San Anselmo, CA

"So moms, I have a dilemma and just need insight. I know this will probably elicit all sorts of responses, but I'm wo..."

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You and your husband need to sit down and have a really good look at what you want for your family, what you need, and what you can accomplish. If the job you are at ...

In all honestly, as hard as it is to not be home and as much as I can understand your desire to be home more, I think you really do have a pretty good situation in tha...

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Q: Trying to Figure Out My Future?!    —Sacramento, CA

"I would like to know how you are able to balance work and family. I am the "bread-winner" in my relationship, and al..."

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T., there are so many options out there and sometimes we need to find our own path. There's a program called Embracing Your Womanhood that I created. It is designed ...

Work from home, part-time or full-time. That way you don't have to miss out on anything. I love my job from home, great flexibility, and best of all I am home with my ...

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Q: Trying to Keep the Plates Spinning.    —Rocklin, CA

"I'm a "plastic kitchen storage" consultant. I try to keep up with all those out there doing the same thing I do and I..."

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Do you financially have to work? If not, then don't do it. It's really too much for one person to do all that if you don't absolutely have to. If you do have to, th...

Hi E., My situation is a little different than yours, in that my job is not sales based and I work full time. But I know what you mean, completely and exactly, about ...

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Q: Family Leave for Dad    —Ontario, CA

"Hello All, I have heard about there being paid family leave for Dad to bond with the new baby, does anyone know ab..."

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I used FMLA which dad is entitled to also. You use your leave or sick time first, then leave without pay. While I was on leave without pay, I paid COBRA at a reduced...

Just to reinforce what has already been said look up the information online!!!! My husband works for the county and he took off about 8 weeks of paid time off, but it...

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