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It's Not My Job Syndrome
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on May 19, 2011
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My son has a dedicated table at school because he has severe food allergies. Usually someone puts a sign on his table (before lunch) that states his table is peanut/n...
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- You did the right thing...People are pretty calluous some times.
- Talk to the principal.We are talking about life and death here. I despise lazy people who do the minimum! A mom once spilled 20 ounces of tea right in the cafete...
- Your son is young so kudos to him for asking an adult to do something that needs to be done. The teacher, even on bad days, needs to respond appropriately. She should ...
SAHM Or Job?
Asked by A.E. from Minneapolis
on June 7, 2010
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I was a SAHM for the first year of my son's life. It was wonderful. This summer I agreed to a part time seasonal job for the city. This job is what I went to colleg...
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- I used to watch kids in my home for several years. I did this so I could be home with my little one and make some extra bucks as well. I missed having just one on one...
- My opinion is, if you have the opportunity to do what you love part time for now- then do it, because when the "more kids" come in the future, you can take more time o...
- I work as a career consultant with people who have been laid off from their jobs. If you have a job, keep the job. They are hard to come by and that situation is not g...
Job Elimination
Asked by C.F. from Chicago
on December 17, 2012
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A couple of weeks ago, my job was eliminated. For the past 15 years, I have worked as a sales and event planner for hotels in Chicago. This position demands 50+ hour...
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- Since yo have the Hotel background..utilize it. They offer several front desk part time opportunities. The airlines may be another place to try..F/A can work 1 week ...
- My kids are older than yours so I looked at the schools. I really wanted to be at home when they were home and still do something. I started volunteering at their scho...
- I vote for finding a way to spend time with the kiddos. Since you have worked only in hotel field it would make sense to hang in there with some other job in a hotel a...
Finding a Job
Asked by R.P. from Detroit
on February 4, 2010
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Hello, everyone! This isn't about kids but I have a question none the less and i'm sure you wonderful women will have good suggestions! My brother has recently lost hi...
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- Really not the right forum to post this question... However, he should consider becoming a full-time student and applying for a student loan. He will be more "hira...
- I am looking for an experienced IT Project Manager for a client. Don't know whether he has the right skills w/o knowing more but he can send his resume to me: ____@_...
- Your brother may want to consider going into business for himself. He may need to think outside of the box and use his newly learned communication skills to develop a ...
Leaving My Job
Asked by T.T. from Miami
on June 16, 2009
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Hi mommy's i am a working mom of three the youngest being a three year old little girl. When i started my job I LOVED IT!, now i dread it. My boss is so dependent on m...
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- Hey T.! Sounds like you definitely need a change of pace. I now exaclty what you are going through! I wanted to give you a little information about the company that...
- Hi T. I am a mommy of 1, so hats off to you. I do not work in the healthcare industry but do work from home in wellness and supporting healthier lifestyles. Click o...
- Have you thought about working from home? www.mommyworkingathome.net
Elevator Job
Asked by M.T. from Nashville
on April 25, 2012
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Whose job is it when you enter an elevator to push the button? Do you think it's appropriate for someone to come on and EXPECT you to push the button as if you were j...
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- If the elevator is crowded and you'd push someone to get to the button, asking nicely for help to push your button is fine. If you can reach without crowding someone, ...
- I never expect someone to push the button for me. But if it's crowded or I have my hands full and it's hard for me to push the button I will ask if they could for me. ...
- How very Seinfeldian... If you don't want to be assumed to be the button pusher, get away from the panel. If the elevator is crowded, just expect to push some butto...
Leaving Job
Asked by M.W. from Boston
on February 23, 2010
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Hello Mamas,
So I am very excited to start a new job in a different town. There is more opportunity for me and hopefully less drama!!! My question is, how would you h...
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- Agree with the other comments. Unless you have personally witnessed it, I would not recommend saying anything. You may open a Pandora's Box in the process. Leave ...
- I would not say anything. She may have a glass of wine or two, but if she is performing her job properly. Let it go. If she is falling down and slurring her words, ...
- I wouldn't say anything. It's none of your business if you are leaving and if you are noticing I'm sure her boss is as well. That should be her boss's problem. Good...
Job Conundrum
Asked by ✤.J. from Dover
on November 4, 2011
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I have a full-time job. For the moment. Theoretically it's supposed to last another full year, but could potentially end any day due to governmental budget cuts. An...
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- I don't think I could accept a job traveling 85% of the time. Long, lonely nights in a hotel room, no home-cooked meals. It's just not for me. Also,. if the job onl...
- Hi, Melissa: Go for the interview. It doesn't mean that you will take it or be accepted. Good luck. D.
- I think it's a great opportunity for your husband and kids to learn a new dynamic and that your family will be stronger for it. Your husband is, I gather from your pos...
I Want a Job...
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on January 26, 2007
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IM sure there are Wahm's on this site (work at home moms) well Im a stay at home mom right now b/c of medical reasons. but i would also like to be able to help hunny w...
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- I never used to have an issue with working full-time outside of the home until I was injured, became totaly disabled and unable to work outside the home. My husband un...
- Hey!I work for THE MOM TEAM! I love love love it!I LOVE HELPING OTHER MOMS WORK FROM HOME! The Mom team is for everyone! Men, Women, Mommies, everyone! If you want mor...
- Hi E., I have my own business and I work from home doing it. I love it. It also allows me to work around my daughter. I work when I want to and how I want to. Why don...
Job Frustration
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on March 29, 2011
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Right now I am extremely blessed to be paid off of the admin account at my company. I have been since 1 January, but I am not sure how long it will last. My company is...
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- Something just doesn't seem right in this whole mess. Are you an employee of this company or some type of subcontrator? If they're paying you to find a new job, and ...
- Addition: Thanks for the explanation of admin account. I think that perhaps you are wrong about having to owe them the money if they let you go. It seems bizarre to...
- Good luck with your job situation! Things have a way of working out, so hopefully something great will come along. If you are open to securing an income stream from ...
