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The Type a personalities...ya Gotta Love 'Em!
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on October 7, 2011
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I need your advice, tips, and wisdom for how to handle a group of Type A women. Some are overachievers, some are not. Some are moms, some are not. But they all want ...
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- Sounds like my mom and her sisters! We finally figured out they just want to be doing something and in charge of it. The "it" does not really matter just as long as th...
- I manage several type As at work, and I'm a type B. The best approach is to let them feel in control and work on what they need to. Encourage autonomy. If you h...
- How can Type A people be annoying?!?! J/K. I'm one of them. :) Type A's like rules, clear expectations, and defined leadership roles. I like Lisa's response. ...
Did You Have a Cut off Year/age for No Longer Wanting More Kids
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on January 10, 2012
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My question probably doesn't make sense. Did you have a year in which you said to yourself you didn't want to have kids after; as in; I don't want more kids after I'...
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- yes, i passed 3 years ago and im currently pregnant, so 30 is my new one!
- I wanted to be done by 30yo. Then 35yo. But it took six pregnancies over 15yrs to have my son at 39-1/2yo. We also planned on having 8 kids, 4 bio + 4 adopted, in a...
- I am 25 with two toddlers. I want two more before I'm 30, then I'll be done :-)
How Do I Know If I'd Be a Good Teacher?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on February 7, 2012
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Hey all, I'm having a mid-life crisis and want to jump ship from the corporate track. I'm dreaming of being a teacher but don't know if I'd make a good one. What exa...
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- I teach 10th grade, so my perspective is slightly different. There is so much that those 19-25 kids in your class rely on you for... I admire anyone who takes on that ...
- today's focus is not on the kids, as so much working with the parents' personalities, required paperwork/documentation, & minding your P's & Q's. I do not consider th...
- I'm a bit troubled. Your question before this one, Wish I Could Be A Housewife- included this line: I just don't like working. You seem a little bit all over...
SAHM Job Searching-how to Explain My 3Yr Gap in Work Experience?
Asked by T.U. from Minneapolis
on January 3, 2011
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Hi everyone! I have been a working professional for 10+ yrs since college. I've never had a problem finding work in the past. My combined skills, education, work ex...
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- I wouldn't put anything about the "gap" on your resume but definitely mention something briefly in your cover letter. "....anxious to re-enter the work force after ch...
- I went back to work 4 years ago part time and everyone knew me from before so there was nothing to discuss. I did not put my stay at home job in my resume but would a...
- Go for the experience resume instead of the chronological resume. Volunteer work would be great, plus it would provide you with current professional references. ...
Needing Help Finding Airline Tickets from Those Who Fly Often
Asked by J.M. from St. Cloud
on June 7, 2008
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I am going Washington for a week in August to volunteer at a DeafBlind Retreat. I do not fly often and I need some help. I need to fly into Seattle Washington on Aug 2...
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- The way to find the best deal is to do all of the suggestions you gave. Check the online sources like Orbitz, Cheaptickets, etc. first to get an idea of what is availa...
- I have an online travel agency and it uses the same search engines that all the other companies use and offers great prices. It is www.ytb/jtarrer.com. Let me know i...
- Hi J., We have family in Seattle, so we've been a few times. Airfare can be quite expensive, but occasionally, they have a deal around $200 to $300. I would suggest...
The Red Jingle!
Asked by A.S. from Canton
on August 18, 2011
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I have just been offered a position on the Board for the Salvation Army (as volunteer work) and I am super excited! I have so many ideas to raise money and can't wait...
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- I think it's great and I am happy to see them with the red kettle. I donate thruoughout the Christmas season :)
- I give my kids moeny to put in the kettles. We put in pocket change every time we go to the store. At Christmas I keep extra just for this purpose. Other times I cl...
- I love the Salvation Army. That is who we primarily give to, and our church. I have always loved to see them during the holidays, and sometimes I hate it when I don'...
Teenage Daughter and Motivation
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on September 27, 2010
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My 15 year old daughter is not motivated to do any extra-curricular activities other than volunteer for 2 hours at the animal shelter over the weekend. She just got d...
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- Your pushing her may cause her to rebel. She is an excellent student and volunteers on the weekend, and I am assuming is staying out of trouble. Motivation comes from ...
- If she doesn't believe you, tell her this from my experience. My daughter graduated high school last year with a 4.0 her senior year, 3.85 overall. She had an 1800 o...
- I'd back off for a bit. She has good grades, she volunteers, she enjoys art. No, she likely won't get into any top name universities but there's nothing wrong with a...
UPDATED: Avoiding a Fightwith Dh=what Should I Do?
Asked by D.P. from Los Angeles
on November 11, 2010
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My DH and I BOTH work. I work Part time=3 days a week. We have no debt other than our mortgage (cars paid off, no credit cards) and we have a large savings account.
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- Wow he sounds like the modern day Scrooge. Perhaps your children should try reading the story out loud in front of him may make him recognize it :-) I am sorry t...
- Wow, hopefully your husband is never in a situation where he needs help from others. That's great you and your kids do that. We adopted a family for the first time thi...
- Maybe you and the kids could write up a plan to show DH about where the money is coming from that you are giving away. It would also be a learning (math) project for y...
How Do You Find Joy in Being a SAHM?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on November 12, 2009
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Hi Mamas - I've recently hit a wall and am miserable being a SAHM. This fall has been especially rough with my daughter being sick for most of the past month and a hal...
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- M. S In my experience, the experience of being a SAHM is mixed with many emotions. The isolation and lack of mental stimulation can be difficult. What helps keep ...
- I had a very hard time adjusting to being a SAHM after having a career. The way I look at is instead of looking at the negatives of it, look at the positives. You are ...
- It definitely took adjusting to move from working to a fulltime SAHM but a few things helped and have kept me sane. One is doing something for myself (which in my case...
ADHD Behavioral Issues at School Advice????
Asked by T.S. from Baton Rouge
on October 13, 2008
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My son's behavior at school is horrible... I'm so ashamed and embarressed when I receive calls about his disruption in school. It's almost like a Dr Jeckell/Mr Hyde de...
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- I don't think this is a cure-all, but I've read some interesting stuff in John Rosemond's "A Family of Value," where he says that any child with a health or learning d...
- Hi..I just wanted to say I feel for you. I recently got my daughter on meds for ADHD and I was so amazed how grades went up and I can see improvements at home but we h...
- That sounds just like me regarding my 8yo girl! I spent years trying everything before I put her on meds - she wouldnt have graduated the 2nd grade without them. Doing...
