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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...
Disappointed in Career
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on January 21, 2012
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Hi everyone. A little background of my life before I go into detail. I have been married for almost 7 years. My husband and I have 3 beautiful children, 2 daughters ag...
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- I have several friends MUCH older than you who are in nursing school. Don't give up hope, my husband is in his 30's and is considering doing a full career change to be...
- You seem to want to get into the medical setting. Do that. There are many types of positions. You could consider becoming a doctor's assistant, for which people do ...
- I would not go back to school for something I was not interested in for the long run. I agree with the others about going to your local community college. My niece i...
A Career in Human Resources
Asked by N.W. from Eugene
on November 28, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
I've been meeting with a career counselor, trying to get back to work after a long time at home with my kids. We did a skills assessment and one of the top...
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- My cousin has a bachelor's degree in human resources related field. She has been unable to find a job in that field for over a year. She's learned that to be hired s...
- I wonder why Human Resources? I know two people in this field. They are both having a horrible time keeping their jobs. According to people I know in the field comp...
- I would question the assessment. Is this career counselor affiliated with a "college" that can get you a certificate in HR? I do payroll which is our HR department...
Career Change to Education
Asked by T.A. from Boston
on November 8, 2008
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I was wondering if there were many Mom's out there that have made a career change after working in the corporate world for 20 years and gone back to school and became ...
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- Just one more teacher to throw in her two cents. If you think you'll love the job, by all means do it. I work with a couple "career change" teachers and they're happ...
- I was never in the corporate world, but I earned my undergrad. degree in sociology. I decided to go into education after I had my son. I had to do a graduate program d...
- I didn't make the change after 20 years, but I did change my career from journalism to teaching about 7 years ago. I went back to school and took a part-time job at St...
How to Find My 'Edge' in the Career World?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on February 20, 2012
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I'm looking for advice on how to find my 'edge'/ my passion in the career world. I come from IT background but I don't see myself going back to it (after 5 yrs SAHM) I...
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- welcome to adulthood :) how many of us wish we knew our "Passion"?? mine is my family. i found a good job with people i care about who are GOOD people, and i ra...
- Some of it might depend on whether or not you have a college education...you said you worked in IT, but do you have a degree...some jobs won't hire without one. I thi...
- To be honest, I kind of fell into my career. It wasn't a conscious choice. Now, that being said, I think that subconsciously, over the years I've made choices that hav...
Seeking Career Ideas
Asked by C.S. from Los Angeles
on September 23, 2008
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I am looking for ideas for a career transition. I have been working in the Real Estate Field for the last decade and would like to make a change due to the bad market ...
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- A good idea might be to go to a Temp agency. I used to work for one locally in HR.. .and they were really good. Lots of Moms applied and got jobs. This may be an o...
- I commend you on your talents. Although, the market is down right now, keep you liscense up to date. I'm not sure what have been the employment demands in your area,...
- Where do you live. This is the perfect time of year to contact an Accounting firm. They are probably looking for people to close 2008 books and start the tax season....
Advancing in Career vs Motherhood
Asked by A.B. from Naples
on January 20, 2012
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It's a long story, but basically, thanks to the economy and my timing in earning a degree I am in a position I am way overqualified for. For a while it really bothered...
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- If it were me, I would go for it. Get that nice title to put on your resume. Take the money you are earning and work to put a lot of it away. In 2 or 3 yrs when you...
- I have been through this agonizing decision and I get how difficult and all consuming it can be. One suggestion is to try to separate out what you think others expect...
- I had a coworker in a similar situation a few years ago. She had to sit down and decide for her and her family. BUT, I was privvy to a meeting (we were in different d...
Question for Career Moms Only
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on June 7, 2011
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I am very torn and need advice. I have been with my company a total of 10 years now. When my 3 yr old DD was born I quit to be a sahm. 10 months ago my boss called ...
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- I went through a similar situation. When I came back from maternity leave I asked to work 32 hrs a week instead of 40. I would have done part time but I carry the heal...
- Talk to your boss and tell her that you tried to do the FT route but really want/need to go back to PT. Ask her if PT is still an option if you are willing to remain ...
- Here's the problem with life....sometime choices are hard. You have to figure out what is most important to you. What are your priorities then line up how you sp...
Career V. SHM
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2010
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I would love to hear insights from others who have addressed this issue. I am the very fortunate mother of a 17-month old. I have a job that let's me get home around...
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- Hi S.. I am a mother of 2 toddler girls (ages 4.5 and 3) and what I wouldn't give for my husband to be able to support us without my income, even if it's tight. It p...
- Hi Sara B. - My name is P., from Simi Valley - California, and we have three children ourselves. We have a 10 year old daughter and 4 and 3 year old sons. Sometimes...
- I think you have already answered your own question simply by posting this. If you are thinking it would be better to be home with your child then do it. They are only...
Advise...can You Really Have It All Career, Motherhood & Wife....lol
Asked by K.M. from New York
on February 14, 2007
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This is a long one….lol… I am desperately seeking an answer from numerous mothers who had to make the same difficult decision. Prior to me giving birth to my ama...
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- K., As once before someone told me if your not happy, the family will also be unhappy. You will become more and more frustrated and everyone will be miserable as yo...
- Hi K...First I want to congratulate you on the birth of your long awaited babygirls. My husband and I waited for 9 years for our babygirl, and by the grace of God, we...
- K., Wow, it sounds like you are feeling very overwhelmed. It is a struggle for many of us who want it all. There is a book called "Sequencing" that you amy want t...
