Money
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Question for Career Moms Only
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on June 7, 2011
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I am very torn and need advice. I have been with my company a total of 10 years now. When my 3 yr old DD was born I quit to be a sahm. 10 months ago my boss called ...
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- I went through a similar situation. When I came back from maternity leave I asked to work 32 hrs a week instead of 40. I would have done part time but I carry the heal...
- Talk to your boss and tell her that you tried to do the FT route but really want/need to go back to PT. Ask her if PT is still an option if you are willing to remain ...
- Here's the problem with life....sometime choices are hard. You have to figure out what is most important to you. What are your priorities then line up how you sp...
Career V. SHM
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2010
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I would love to hear insights from others who have addressed this issue. I am the very fortunate mother of a 17-month old. I have a job that let's me get home around...
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- Hi S.. I am a mother of 2 toddler girls (ages 4.5 and 3) and what I wouldn't give for my husband to be able to support us without my income, even if it's tight. It p...
- Hi Sara B. - My name is P., from Simi Valley - California, and we have three children ourselves. We have a 10 year old daughter and 4 and 3 year old sons. Sometimes...
- I think you have already answered your own question simply by posting this. If you are thinking it would be better to be home with your child then do it. They are only...
Hubby Miserable in Chosen Career...
Asked by M.A. from New York
on October 17, 2011
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Hey Mama's.... I need some help/advise here.. Major issue.. Hubs is miserable in his chosen profession.. I'm a stay at home mom of 4 (8 year old daughter, 7 year old s...
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- I will just mention that your DH may very well end up with a real medical problem if he keeps doing work that he hates. How many middle aged men end up having heart a...
- I don't think that anyone should be working a job day in and day out that makes them miserable. And if you keep putting money and having a nice lifestyle over his happ...
- I worked in a job I hated for 23 years so I could take care of my family financially. I liked the job for the first year or so then wished I had a different job. A...
Career Crossroads - SO Conflicted...
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on March 2, 2012
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I was just approached at work about my interest and the possiblity of taking a Divison level position in my company in my area of expertise. The other two locations i...
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- You hubby is trying to drag you down to his level of incompetence. Don't let him. His job may be at a standstill and if he works for the State of Florida I can see w...
- Go for it. Get everything in writing as to a time frame for raises, travel and such. Since hubby doesn't want to improve himself he wants you to stay the same and be...
- I think this is a sexist situation. I don't pull that card very often, but this is pretty blatant. There are 2 parents. 2 full time jobs. One parent has the oppo...
Money Fight!!
Asked by J.M. from San Diego
on June 6, 2011
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Let me start off by saying my husband I rarely fight. We are best friends and communicate very well. The issue I am having is money. Until 3 years ago I always made...
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- Hi J., both my husband and I are impulse buyers and often buy things just because. We have our times when we try to be "good" and then next thing you know, we've gon...
- Tell him, with SOME of HIS money, to have his own, account, to spend it in his impulsive buying. BUT, it should not, take away from the REAL budget at hand, for th...
- We have NO CREDIT CARDS - we are a CASH ONLY family. We have "debit" mastercard/visas - but there is NO LINE OF CREDIT... I am the spender...I get $200 put into my ...
Extra Money
Asked by E.C. from Fayetteville
on June 5, 2010
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Does anyone know of a way to make extra money from your home such as envelope stuffing or something simple like that? Been waiting 5 months for our first time home buy...
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- Hi I have 3 small children and researched long and hard for a work at home job. I really wanted to contribute to my family and keep my kids with me during the day. So...
- NO, most "great income ideas" are scams or some type or MLM or pyramid that requires you to sell, invest, recruit. I completely agree with Starr B. Look within you...
- I asked the same question. My best answer was Check www.makemoneyonline.tonoftips.net for ways to earn extra cash online. Check out care.com and craigslist.org...
Money H.
Asked by S.H. from Atlanta
on April 28, 2011
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OK, heres my wonderful story., Me and my hubby are going through a divoice, i have a daughter that im having to care for through this, and ive been a S. for awhile now...
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- Look at what is being sold at the Farmer's market and for how much. Then decide what you like to do and try it. Look for things that don't have much competition. Ex...
- I know nothing about farmers markets. What I do know is there are some employers that will cater to your schedule. They are also pretty easy jobs to get and gives yo...
- You could make and sell Artisan Bread. Usually retails for $4 a loaf at the grocery store, but probably costs only about 50 cents a loaf to make. Ingredients are flo...
Money Issues
Asked by T.F. from Los Angeles
on March 30, 2010
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Hello Mammas,
Just wondering how all you SAHM's handle not really "having" your own money. I am having a hard time accepting the fact that I always have to ask my h...
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- Several have recommended Dave Ramsey - I haven't done his program, but I've heard him speak, and he's great. It is very important that you make time together to sit...
- Thanks for posting this. Im kind of in the same situation. I quit working as a teacher this year in order to be a stay at home mom. My husband shares a lot of quali...
- I am a SAHM, and I handle all of our finances. I tell my husband that that is part of my job as "manager" of the family. He works all week, so I pay our bills, budget ...
I Know Its "Our" Money But.....
Asked by ღ.. from Detroit
on October 26, 2011
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Does it make you feel like a loser when you buy something for your husband with his own money?
I am now offically a SAHM, since I have had kids I have always worked...
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- I totally feel the same way. I have come up with creative ways to earn money throughout the year, then I stash it and use it to buy him presents for birthday and Chri...
- 1) You NEED 'your own money', and so does he. Every pay check each of you pull x amount as "your" money (and TRUST me, it needs to be the same amount, or there will be...
- Nope, I don't...I am a SAHGranni...I do writing for my 'pin' money, vows, eulogies, etc..My DH has alwayz been the major 'breadwinner' even when we both worked outside...
What Do You Work as ??? Need Career Advice !!!!
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on October 24, 2010
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Hi,
I want/need to find a better paying job....
I get $ 13 an hour and work my b*** off....I'm so stressed out I want OUT !!!!!!!
I want to go back to college...
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- Have you thought about doing admin for a local mercenary company? (Yeah, yeah yeah, private security is the PC term). I loved being in the field in the military, so...
- I have been a SAHM for 2.5 years and plan to continue that until my son is school age. But, I have a BA in Political Science and Pre-Law. I worked for 6 years in res...
- I have a bachelors degree and I'm planning to go back next year for my masters. every job I find asks for a masters or a minimum 2 years experience which I don't have ...
