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What Was Your Major or Career?
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on June 29, 2011
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I am 3 classes from getting my associates degree in general studies. Then, I will have to declare a major when I apply to a university. I know what I don't want to do ...
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- I was a pre-med major in college. Graduated and went to work as a pharmaceutical rep for 3 yrs. Loved medical sales! (My parents had a financial setback with...
- I have a B.S. in Economics. After receiving my degree I worked as a Marketing Asst and then moved into the engineering department as an Engineering Requirements Anal...
- My young life I was a Ballerina. I danced through college. I was injured in the line of duty. My injury was going to set me back big time. It was one of those li...
Career - What Would You Do?
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on October 15, 2010
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Current situation: After 15 years into your gig you have a job that pays six figures, is a fairly easy job. You're tenured and there is very little chance of getting ...
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- When you are 80 and look back what will you think? How old are your kids? In Europe it is more the culture to have a manageable job and then find fulfillment outsi...
- Yes you have itchy feet and want to explore. I think a lot of this desire comes after having children. You give birth and a whole new world opens up with many, many ...
- If you're getting paid 6 figures and can't aford the tuition to go back to school, how are you going to be able to aford not working for 2 years and taking a huge pay ...
Career Ideas
Asked by M.G. from Dallas
on October 25, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I have a B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts, but never did much with it. I am a SAHM of three kids. I would like to go to work in the near future, but I'm not s...
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- I thought I would retire as an elementary school teacher but after teaching for 10+ yrs I came home to raise my children. I found a new career with Work at Home Unite...
- Consider the library world! it can take as little as 2 years start to finish to get a Master's degree, depending on how many classes you take at a time. with a Liber...
- Hello M., Your children are so young! You surely have a very busy household. How absolutely wonderful. I was a stay at home mom for a long time, then an ...
The Beauty Experiment - Would You Do This?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on January 10, 2013
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There was a woman today on Good Morning America that went one year without wearing makeup. She wanted to find out "what a man would do" - deodorant, MAYBE some gel, no...
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- No way. I barely look acceptable WITH my makeup on and hair styled and colored! No thank you.
- It's got to be a very small percentage that spends that much. Think Real Housewives types. I'm higher than most people on here mainly bc I get my hair professionally...
- This is my everyday. It is a rare occasion that I DO wear makeup. I used to go to Hair Cuttery maybe every 3 months - $25 a trip, but now I've had to start hiding so...
Career
Asked by C.S. from Detroit
on May 19, 2011
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Hello Mama's,
I am looking in to a career change ( EDIT: from Cosmetology), once both my kids are in school: any suggestions on where to look for some good ideas on...
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- Look at your local community college. They usually have adult classes for adults looking to go back to work.
- if you want to go into cosmetology, i suggest a beauty academy. we have two in the city i live in. i don't know if christina's is a national brand or not, but they h...
- I'm a stylist as well and would love a career change. Go to your local community college and take the Meyers Briggs personality test, it can help narrow down your inte...
New Career
Asked by T.P. from Dallas
on May 13, 2010
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I am contemplating a new career. I'd like to hear from those of you who either work in the fitness industry or are very close to someone who works in the fitness indu...
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- Hi T., I was where you are some 8 years back, hated my job,stressed out, then it was like my prayres were answered! I found an opportunity that I can do from the comf...
- My husband was a personal trainer at Bally's for many years (but it was pre-kids) the one thing that was frustrating was the fluctuation. Meaning if someone flaked on ...
- I worked at a Fitness Instructor and trainer in college and grad school. I loved it, but the money is highly dependent on the club/group you contract with. In genera...
Careers in Nutrition
Asked by A.F. from New York
on July 19, 2010
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If you work in the field of nutrition, can you please tell me what is involved. What aspects of the job do you like best and least? Thank you. I am a former elementary...
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- I am not a nutritionist. I am a Shaklee Independent distributor. I have learned so much about nutrition through Shaklee, which is a reputable company that does tons ...
- I have a friend who is interested in a career in nutrition. She started at a community college. Since you already have a degree I don't know if the community college...
- Hi A., I am a Nutraceutical Consultant with nutraMetrix. I implement natural health, weight management, genetic testing and patient education solutions into health ...
Beauty School-is This a Worthwile Career
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on November 5, 2009
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I am a stay at home mom with a child in kindergarten and one in second grade, I am considering going back to school or going back to work next year and one of the thin...
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- Hi A.. I have had friends and family in the business.They love cutting hair but at times it is had to have the clients you need to make money. If you work in a salon t...
- I would just throw one more thing out there. The other posters all have some great advice. The woman that has been cutting my hair for years has one complaint: Hair ...
- My hairdresser loves her job and owns her own salon. My husband always says you have to be artistic to be a hairdresser and I agree. I get a great cut 99% of the tim...
Which Beauty Company Is the Best and Most Lucative to Work For?
Asked by S.F. from Kansas City
on April 20, 2007
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Hi Girls,
I need some advice. I am a SAHM and need to make some extra money. I love the beauty industry and am actually a licensed esthetician. I know that Avon, Ar...
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- I can give you an unbiased opinion because I do not work for any of those companies, but I have in the past! My personal favorite (and the easiest to sell) was Avon. ...
- S., I have worked at home full time 2004, but not with direct sales so I can't be of much help with that. However, I do have an excellent link for you to check out....
- I can't give you a basis of comparison, because I don't know much about Arbonne or Avon. I am a Mary Kay consultant, as are my mom and my sister. We have had a lot of ...
New Career?????
Asked by A.G. from Boca Raton
on September 18, 2011
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I have been a high school public school teacher for a little over 10 years. I hold a master's degree in my area. My husband works nights and makes very little money...
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- If you have specific questions about pharmacy as a career, I would be happy to answer them for you, as I have been a pharmacist for 18 years. I can tell you that the d...
- Why are you paying $800 a month for health insurance for your kids? It is easy to find a private policy for a child. They are cheap to insure because they don't ofte...
- I would recommend finding a Career Coach or Career Consultant in your area who could help you work through these issues. You can google these titles to find options, o...
