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Asked by A.F. from New York
on February 23, 2011
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I would like to get a job but I need daycare which is pretty expensive. I was a former teacher yet do not wish to return to teaching, although I would substitute if it...
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- In today's job market there are very few positions that will train you. Look at it from an employer's point of view, there are lots of qualified people available, so ...
- Hospitals are a great place to look. A lot of positions - registrar, scheduler, etc. do not require much, if any, experience. The pay is usually not great, but many ...
- Maybe try a temp agency - you can work a little in different types of businesses and see if there is one that you like. You can then pursue education in that field. ...
Going Back to Work?
Asked by S.B. from Topeka
on June 18, 2010
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I have three children ages 10, 8, and 3. My older kids attend public school and I stay home with my 3 year old. We have talked about homeschooling for quite some tim...
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- S., what matters is what YOU want. It's pretty difficult for us women to "have it all." We have wants and desires but it sounds like your kids are your first priorit...
- as a retired military wife, I didn't take advantage of the college that is offered to military spouses and now regret it but my kids were little and didn't think I cou...
- I would homeschool my kids. That's what I intend to do. Why go back to work if you don't have to? You'll have to do all the stuff you do now, plus work. Don't do i...
Stabbed in the Back! So Mad!!
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on August 1, 2011
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Several months ago a friend of mine (we've been friends since high school but were not very close) asked me to get him a job at my company. I honestly didn't know muc...
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- My dad owned a company and had to fire a problematic, under-performing employee. The employee accused my dad of firing him b/c he was Jewish. My dad pointed out th...
- People cry racism because that's the weapon the congress and Johnson and lawyers have given them. It used to be American business and government hired the best ma...
- Two issues here: 1. NEVER stick your neck out for someone you know regarding a job. If you haven't worked with them on a professional level--you don't *know* them...
Homeschooling How To's
Asked by M.G. from San Francisco
on April 9, 2011
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Hiya Mommies,
I had to take my son out of 2nd grade, private education at the end of last October. The family has gone through a lot of changes. In the span of 9 mo...
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- Hi M., Before you do anything, join and call HSLDA for advise. I am not sure you have to notify your school district - I don't think that's true of California. C...
- to enroll him in homeschooling? i'm not sure how it works in CA, but here you would need to send a notice of intent to the board of ed and that's it. technically it sh...
- You'll have to check to see how you need to go about filing an affidavid with the state. check HSLDA.org to find out. You can file anytime but you just need to find...
Making Time to Learn New Technology
Asked by L.E. from Los Angeles
on December 30, 2010
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Hi, All,
I am currently on winter break between quarters in a social sciences doctoral program. Sadly, the long break (over three weeks) is almost over. I had hoped...
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- Your question was too technical for my little brain! However, I do know that the mac stores offer lots of free classes, and you can set up private meetings. You may...
- I'd hire the tutor. I'm struggling with the new technology myself and it is aggravating. If you have an opportunity to hire someone to sit and show you the ins and o...
- You should see if your university has continuing education classes that focus on the technology help you need. Or sometimes, Universities offer workshops for faculty ...
Friend's Daughter Wants to Run off with Her Boyfriend
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on December 14, 2010
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My friend called me and is frantic because she just found out that her daughter (19 years old) who is an adult in age only wants to leave college (this is her 1st year...
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- if she is doing poorly in college due to her immaturity it would be a good idea for her to wait a while to go to school anyway. What she most likely doesn't realize is...
- I say let her go, it my be good for her to help her to grow up. Tell your friend to calm down, keep talking to her daughter so she doesn't push her any farther away.
- You have gotten some really sound advice already. I just wanted to let you know I have a friend that went thru this with her son at 18 years old. He knew everything an...
Teaching at a College
Asked by L.C. from Houston
on October 21, 2010
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Hello! I currently work full time as a HR professional but I've always wanted to teach at a University. I've always had the desire to stay at home or work a flexible s...
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- In my experience you must have a Masters to teach at Community College or Jr. College and a full doctorate to be a full professor at University. The non-degreed tea...
- I am a community college professor in California. Right now things are very competitive because of budget cuts. Here in California, to teach at a community college, ...
- I taught developmental courses for a number of years at Montgomery College. The requirements for teaching that course have changed. Lone Star College now requires a ...
School Suicide
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on October 21, 2008
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Yesterday at Vasquez High School a 9th grade boy shot himself in the bathroom. This boy was one of my daughters pals. They were not close but the shared the same probl...
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- Hi C., I agree with Lisa, as a resident of Canyon Country and with two daughters at GVHS, this is just too close to home. I also agree that we need to do something...
- Hi C.: I am here in Palmdale and this situation is very common within the district, it just does not get discussed enough. If this student was under special needs...
- I think that your first responsibility is to your daughter, not to fixing the situation. Leaving an unhealthy situation is not always running away. Later in life you...
Nursing school.....eventually MSN
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on March 9, 2012
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Ok so if you have read my posts before, I am currently enrolled in nursing school. I have 3 small children (4, 22 months & 6 months). I am married to a wonderful man a...
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- Good for you! I've looked at doing the exact same thing. I attended an open house on accelerated BSN programs, and the speaker emphasized that there ARE loan forgivene...
- I have worked in health admin. for many years, but honestly, nursing probably holds more jobs since there will always be a demand for hands on care. As far as the fin...
- Good for you V.! I don't know if I could have managed my BSN with three kids. You are meant for nursing as you can multi task so well. I can't help with specifics as i...
Stressed over Trying to Find Reliable Sitter
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on August 12, 2011
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Hi All,
I guess I am looking for some advice and just a chance to vent a little. I am very fortunate that my husband's job is allowing him to start flexing his hours...
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- I understand your frustration about the expense of Childcare and not being able to find a reliable replacement since your circumstances are allowing you the opportunit...
- It isn't easy finding a reliable occasional sitter. You can't blame them if they find a more frequent job, instead of waiting for a call from you about every six week...
- Do you have any friends that would switch off with you? You watch theirs, they watch yours? Of maybe putting fliers around your neighborhood and see if any stay at hom...
