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How to Get Back into a Good Job After Being Home 5 Years?/ Switching Careers
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on July 10, 2011
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Hello,
I would like to hear how others have gone back to work after being at home for a few years? I have 2 degrees in a computer science related field. However, afte...
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- Hi, I wanted to suggest that you look into doing temp work. There are lots of opportunities in the computer science field, and even if you take a job that's below ...
- I did my MBA and a week after finishing it, I was offered my job, which I love. It was totally due to having the MBA. I was working part-time as a receptionist while...
- You might try The medial field at your local hospotals or clinics. They seem to be recession proof. And having a back ground in computers will help you very much. Have...
Changing Careers Now
Asked by S.L. from Chicago
on November 9, 2007
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Hi I need some advice, I'm a mother of a 6m old son and currently 7 weeks pregnant with my second. I work an intense job, that has me working until 2am Sun-Wednesday. ...
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- I think it depends on how much financial cushion you have. If your husband can carry the finances while you take a few years off to go back to school, and you know wha...
- My heart goes out to you that you have to bear job stress while being a new mom & pregnant. If the money you are earning is causing you and your foetus too much stress...
- Personally I say wait to quit until you get back from maternity leave then you can make that decision. If you are not feeling well at work you should leave...this is ...
"Artsy" (I Guess Thats the Right Word) Careers
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on May 16, 2010
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Wanting to know about the following careers: aesthetician, photography, & leasing consultant. I am the kind of person who is interested in SEVERAL careers ranging from...
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- I always thought an aesthetician did the skin type stuff, facials, waxing, teaching about skin care etc. not so much make-up type stuff. Check out one of the schools ...
- Estitisians where I worked did not do make up. After a facial they had to let the skin calm down and sent them home with no make up. Also they did bikini waxing and ot...
- I told my daughters to choose a career that will keep a roof over their heads. It's nice to do artsy things and some have been talented and very lucky to make a livin...
Need Advice on Comm Better Re: Finances, Education and Careers W/my Husband
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on September 17, 2010
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I recently celebrated my 8th wedding anniversary. I am in the recruiting industry and have been trying to assist my husband in finding a career and different job off ...
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- Maybe he's having dinner with a friend to discuss these things because you just push him towards being sucessful instead of offering a listening ear and validation of ...
- I went through this with my husband when he was laid off. I did his resumes, set up social networking sites, contacted people for him under his name... but he was just...
- I suggest that you explore Non-violent Communication. You can learn about it on the Internet and they have at least one book. I wish the name was different. It is n...
Seeking Feedback on Healthcare Careers
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on February 29, 2012
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I'm considering a career in healthcare and I'm looking for feedback and advice on the one you have experience.
My top choices are:
Nursing (pediatric, OBGYN, don't r...
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- Sonography and nursing will get you the most in the way of salary. Medical assistant and you'll most likely be taking blood pressures and blood samples in a doctors o...
- My mother is an RN and her career has served her well in all phases of life. She worked in a big, busy hospital before having kids, stayed home for 10 years, then work...
- I'm a non practicing medical assistant. The pros to MA are that you can get a 9-5 medical office job and the schooling is less than a year. I did find it enjoyable for...
Advice About Moving On
Asked by N.F. from Dallas
on October 6, 2008
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Ladies, I know some of you have been here before...
I live with my two kids' dad. He's a provider, involved father, we have a great home and steady careers. We are ...
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- Did you ever feel you loved this man, and I don't mean be in lust with him at first , I mean someone you thought you could see yourself growing old with, because you e...
- Hi N., You have gone through some really tough times that have broken your heart. And it seems that the wounds have never healed. I have gone through some similar s...
- N., Im so sorry that you are in this situation. I have been there before. It is not fixable if you are not willing to try. All relationships are a team effort and if ...
Executive Moms Who Left Their Careers to Be a Stay at Home Mom???
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on February 8, 2009
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I am looking for advice. Are their any mommas that have left a successful/rewarding career when babies came? So much of all I worked for since college has materializ...
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- I have only one piece of advice. Stay dedicated to your decision. I meet a girl who could not humble herself to just being a mom. She was restless and ended up going b...
- I'm not going to lie and put flowers around this situation, but my last day at work was when I went into labor with my son and frankly, it's been the hardest transitio...
- Hi A., I stopped working in Corporate America when my children were in grade school. I took a position working from home and it worked out great. I was able to be t...
Seeking Advice
Asked by K.B. from Springfield
on September 14, 2009
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I am seeking information and/or advice pertaining to behavior isssues with my 3 1/2 year old son. He is very smart and when he wants to be he is the sweetest little m...
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- Its good you are looking to curb the behavior at this point before school. Basically, I think you need to pick the discipline method you are most comfortable with, ge...
- This is probably the story of my life with both of my boys. These were the type of things started when my children were 3. Both of my sons were diagnosed with ADHD a...
- When my daughter was five, she and I attended sessions at a place called Tuesday's Child. For a couple hours on eight Saturdays, she was in a room with other kids whil...
Advice on Talking About Tricky Subjects
Asked by J.M. from New York
on April 15, 2010
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I think am looking for advice or widom into how to continue to communicate about tricky next step stuff (finances, moving) with my husband. We both see the need to cha...
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- Get a 2nd job.... to bring in some extra money. That is what many people do. Or, you can stay home with the kids... but get a night-time job... perhaps at a groce...
- Take the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class together! You will learn so much! www.daveramsey.com You will not regret it. The class shows you a realistic ...
- Oh, I feel for you! We are in the same boat right now! My husband used to make twice what I did, and then we moved (for my job) and he was laid off... and now I make 3...
Advice for Balancing Work and Family
Asked by S.I. from Austin
on March 20, 2008
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I'm struggling to figure out how to keep up with fiance, career and children. Before my divorce I was working part-time and liked the balance. For the past two years, ...
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- S., My Mom did the exact thing you are thinking of, and she has never been happier. When I was young, she quit her full-time bookkeeping job to become an English an...
- Hi S., I have been working in the public schools for the last 15 years. Working in the schools is the most important, rewarding work I have ever done. As long as yo...
- To help unwind at the end of the day I always put on music during the ride home, depending on my stress level for the day will depend on the music. Once I get home my ...
