Money
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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 ...
What Do You Do to save Money?
Asked by N.R. from Boston
on March 23, 2011
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I have seen a lot of folks talking about the economy and saving money. What do you guys do? I shop on my own web portal of course to earn cash back and commissions o...
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- Over the last year I have just grown sick and tired of scrimping and scrapping and barely getting by. So in an absolute about face my stance has completely changed. ...
- -Slickdeals.net - LOVE IT! -Amazon and Amazon mom - great deals! -Couponmom.com -Flylady.net -Mappingyourfuture.org - helps me budget -Use my bank card for points...
- I actually have never heard of the things you are talking about, but here's some things we do. -I stay home full time and though we have two automobiles, one is a...
Career Counseling for Stay at Home Moms
Asked by A.R. from Chicago
on May 31, 2008
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Hi,
I am in need of Career advice. I have been a stay-at-home-mom for 5 years and I feel that I need to get up to date with my career (Administrative Assistant). ...
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- June 9th, 2008 Hello Alina, Have you thought of working from home? I have partnered with a fantastic wellness company. This company has something for everyone. The...
- HI Alina, I too am a stay at home mom of my soon to be 6 year old son. I currently have my own Pampered Chef business which is a great way to remain a stay at home ...
- Hi Have you looked into a reputable temp agency? Where I work, and a few other places that I know of have filled permanent, full-time positions with people that ca...
Career Change
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on March 28, 2008
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hello ladies,i am looking for a job that i'll be able to drop off my kids to school and to be able to picked them up afterschool.(8-3).
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- I clean houses so I can set my own hours. I only need part-time income though but it works for me!
- Retail? You might try a placement office and see if there are any part time office positions available. Or look for a job-sharing type situation.
- If you like to have wellness (body and mind), become financially independent, part time or full time, working from home this is for you: Visit: www.workathomeunited....
How to Help a Teenager Decide What Career to Choose?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on September 12, 2011
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Hello, I'm trying to help my teenage little nephew decide what career path to choose. He is 16 and has been raised by my aunt and uncle (instead of his own parents) an...
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- First, you're an awesome aunt for wanting to help! Second, I totally agree with the others who said make sure he's taking full advantage of his school guidance/career...
- He's got good grades. There are thousands of scholarships written specifically for teens whose parent or guardian works in a certain type of job or in a single firm. ...
- my husband works at a nuclear power plant....he said there are a lot of guys that serve in the navy for 4 years & get a job there making six figures.
For Those Moms Who Gave up a Career to Stay Home... or Thought About It
Asked by D.M. from Denver
on October 28, 2010
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So so torn... IF it were possible to give up my job - which I love, which pays over 100K per year.. which is flexible with my schedule (other than occaional overnigh...
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- Hi D.M. There are all kinds of women in the world. Some are more suited to work outside the home and some are blessed with the patience and temperment to be SAHM. I t...
- If you love your job, keep working. Your kids will see a mom who does something that makes her happy AND still thinks that the sun rises and sets on them. And, hon...
- I struggle with this question almost every day so I'm glad you asked and I get to see the answers. Of course, there was no "right" answer. But I have to say if I wer...
How to Handle Husband's Wish to Change Career
Asked by C.B. from New York
on December 31, 2008
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Hello moms. I am hoping someone out there has had the experience of a husband making a drastic career change or going back to school, etc. My hubby just dropped the bo...
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- Sometimes it's a very hard thing to do - to be supportive but to also think practically. My husband changed jobs in the middle of my pregancy with my first daughter a...
- I'm not in your same situation, but a similar one. I met my husband when he was in grad school, during the first year of a PhD program. I stuck with him and supported ...
- I think the key here is to get your marriage in a little better shape, in order to be able to handle this difficult time ahead! Of course you are going to support you...
