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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...
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...
Career Counseling
Asked by L.D. from Dallas
on December 23, 2011
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Hello! My husband is 42 and has worked in restaurants all of his life. He currently owns his own restaurant, but does not make any money. He needs to start a new caree...
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- there is a great book called 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller, start there and it will walk him through the rest of the process!
- I went to Google and typed in "career counseling Dallas TX" and got a long list of possiblities. Another search would be "outplacement Dallas". I currently work for an...
- In our community, there are employment counselors available through our county worksource office. There is no charge for their services. The office also has classes ...
Job Searching
Asked by L.K. from Detroit
on June 30, 2008
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What a change in my life. My husband and I have always worked in the twenty some years in the job field we love. I'm an accountant and my husband is in the manufactur...
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- I am sorry to hear about your job situation. I suggest trtying to contact Jewish Vocational Services they JVS (Jewish Vocational Service) builds the skills needed t...
- L. K, I'm in the same position, except I'm a single Mom. I lost my job of 32 years & was/is desparate. First things first. Go to the Dept of Health & Human Services...
- have you thought about looking for another job? there are TONS of openings in this area! and most with full benefits. I work in the accounting field and I sent out ...
How to Figure Out Which Career Path Is Right for You ???
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on June 1, 2010
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Hi,
we were talking with our friends today about jobs, careers and such and it got me thinking about my own.....
I work as a daycare provider and I'm not happy w...
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- i am 33 and still don't know what i want to be when i grow up! i am starting to think what i want to be is a working mom with an okay job i can take pride in and a fab...
- I am going through this also. There are personality tests and career tests online, where you fill out a variety of questions and they give a few careers that are sup...
- There are skill tests and such, check at your local library or college. Otherwise, you have to make your best guess and go for it. Waiting around for lightning to ...
To Work or Not to Work?
Asked by S.R. from Toledo
on February 1, 2007
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I am a mother of 3. After my second child I cut my work from full time to part time by taking a job share position. It has not been much easier. Less pay, running b...
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- you could alwasy work rom home, I'm not sure what your degrees are in but a lot of jobs have different options and with computers and te internet there are a lot of wa...
- It sounds like the only real reason you are working right now is to keep your foot in the door. Working isn't helping you financially, and it is just adding to your s...
- Hi S.: This is such a personal decision, it's different for everyone. I'm one of three "moms" at my office and we're all different. My boss has much more of a financi...
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.
LA Fitness
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on January 23, 2007
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I've heard great things about Lifetime Fitness - but am wondering about LA Fitness. Any info? I'm interested in the one off George Bush in Plano. Do you have to sig...
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- I used to be a member of 24Hour Fitness. I joined LA Fitness when they opened the the gym in Rowlett. As soon as I visited the LA Fitness off of 190/Coit, I cancelle...
- Hi S., I belong to the LA fitness on Coit/GB and have really loved it. The kid care was my main reason for joining (i was comparing to 24 hr Fitness as Lifetime was ...
- I go to LA Fitness in Plano 190/Coit (and have been since it's opening there a year ago) and I absolutely love it!! I love the classes and the variety I have with my w...
Looking for a New Career
Asked by S. from St. Louis
on May 28, 2008
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I am looking to change my career. I HATE my job and ready to do something about it. My mom has offered to help me go back to school at night, weekends, online, or what...
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- You should really think about going into business for youself so that you can spend more time with your child. If it is just your passion to be in the medical field th...
- I wouldn't become a medical assistant. They don't make much more than $11-12 per hour. Physical Therapist assistants make a little more than that. Do you already have ...
- I would get my RN over a medical assistant position, because there are so many possibilities over a lifetime of different types of nursng that you can do. If you were ...
Career Guidance
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on February 28, 2011
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Hi moms
I'm currently a SAHM mom with my 19 month old son, and appreciate being in this position. However, at some point I would like to work again, especially once...
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- You can call one of the Universities in Chicago and ask to speak to one of the adult education guidance couselors. I hope to do the same thing later this year, money ...
- After a year of college without a major, my Dad took me to a career counselor in Indpls. He had me take a personality/interest/strength/ weakness test. Then, I had ...
- The community colleges all have career centers that are open to the public and you can utilize their resources. Although you have already completed the Myers Briggs th...
