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Really Really REALLY Regretting Getting MBA...
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on March 23, 2010
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Hi Moms, this is both to vent and to ask advice. I got my MBA last year but unexpectedly got pregnant in my last year. I had the baby a month after graduation and si...
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- There's people with degrees working at Jack in the box. A lot of company's would rather hire someone they can train appossed to someone with a degree because they don'...
- Many of the responses seem helpful. Most importantly- try not to live life with regret. Getting your MBA is a huge accomplishment and you have set yourself up for su...
- Save money by being frugal! It's so worth it. You only have one life to live and you don't want to spend it working and not seeing your beautiful kid. Pay off your ...
Does Your School Have an HR Person?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on June 28, 2011
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I recently got a job at a school that is in a process of growth -- went from being a handful of people to now, well over 90 kids and 50 staff. It's still operating en...
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- I work in a school in Ohio and no, we don't have an official HR person..most of those type duties are handled by the payroll clerk in the Treasurer's office. My d...
- Neither our public or private school has an HR person, but we are small schools. I graduated with 32 in my high school class.
- HR.... is all about knowing Employment laws, hiring/firing/screening applicants/dealing with Employee issues/conflicts/Training Staff/Conflict resolution/Knowing about...
What Does the Title "Homemaker" Mean to You?
Asked by J.W. from Chicago
on July 21, 2009
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I had a doctors appointment today where the "old school" receptionist put down "homemaker" as my title and I crossed it off and wrote MBA graduate. To which my husban...
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- I have an MBA and I am ok with the homemaker title. When I was working, my title had nothing to do with what I was actually doing and it's the same right now. I cu...
- To me it means I do the most important job in the world and I am SO PROUD of it. :)
- J., I agree with what you are saying. For those of us stay at home moms (SAHMs)who have a degree and left our careers to take care of our children some of these an...
Question for Recruiters or Hiring Managers Out There...
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on August 9, 2010
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I've been job searcing since I was laid off in November '09. I was 6 mo preg at the time so my search really didn't start until April. since then I have had a lot of...
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- If this is the job you want you need to send a handwritten thank you note to the interviewer now! It doesn't have to say much, you can even use a thank you note card ...
- I've worked as a recruiter. Some companies have very strict policies about when benefits information is given to candidates so that all people interviewed have the sam...
- C.- I too have had same experience with HR people. I am lucky enough to have many people in the HR world as well as recruiters as friends to give me insight. Yes HR ...
Stuck in a Rut!!!!!!!!
Asked by K.A. from Philadelphia
on September 22, 2011
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Hey mamas
I am truly stuck. I'm a SAHM of 2 boys both in elementary school. For 10 yrs now, I have worked on and off doing various jobs since they've been born. ...
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- You have just pried yourself out of your rut by writing this posting. While I do not have an HR background, I know that others on this board do. I am sure they wou...
- You can do anything you set your mind to. While I don't know what your specialty in BA is - you've run a household for 10 years... Put your resume together. I kn...
- You sound torn. You aren't fulfilled at home, but don't have the time to fully invest yourself in a career. Have you thought about maybe getting your teaching certifi...
Question Regarding Income Taxes
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on March 22, 2009
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Does anyone know of someone that they trust that I can ask a question regarding income taxes to? Does someone they know work on Sundays? I am making myself crazy wit...
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- We usually do Turbo Tax as well but I have called the IRS before to get my answer to something, they are happy to help. Here are the phone numbers: http://www.irs.go...
- Do you do your taxes yourself? We do Turbo Tax online and it is very clear. My hubby is always surprised at houw thorough the questions are with Turbo Tax. He has ...
- Did you get your questions answered? I was actually in my office yesterday but didn't check all my emails. But, if you're still searching for answers, I may be able ...
Hard Time Finding Work
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on March 28, 2007
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Hi everyone,
I was wondering if any moms returning back to work are having a hard time finding work. I took a year off to stay home with my son, and now I have been l...
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- I would call these companies a week after you submit your resume to inquire. Say something like "I'm calling to see what is the status of my application." That shows i...
- A friend just emailed this to me today - www.att.jobs Just a start...
- I don't have any tips necessarily. Just the ability to commiserate. I got an MBA in 2003, left my HR Mgr job in 2004 and have been in Real Estate since then. This w...
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....
Seeking Legal Advice Re: Fair Treatment in the Workplace
Asked by K.K. from Detroit
on April 28, 2008
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Hi -- I'm looking for legal advice regarding fair treatment in the workplace. I work in a large company, on a team where we have 90% women, 10% men. Many of the wome...
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- Are you in Michigan? I belong to a bunch of groups like this, but I'm not sure if this is local. If so, I can give you a name and number. You're better off emailing...
- unfortunately i dont hear anything illegal. unfair definately. maybe you could make a list of your accomplishments on the job and present it to your boss's boss.
- Call the Employment Commission. When I had my first child my company wanted to put me on the assembly line when I returned from my maternity leave when I worked in th...
What Did You Study in College? Are You Working in That Field Now?
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on March 22, 2012
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For me it was Literature and Business Marketing and yes (sort of), I work part time for a political research editor, so I can be at home before and after my son goes/c...
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- i went to college for 2 semesters hated it and had no idea what to do with my life.. after a couple years of working random jobs i wwent to a tech school for biotechno...
- I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. I did work in the newspaper and radio industry for about 10 years and loved it but didn't make enough money....
- I have a B.S. and M.A. in Criminal Justice and yep, I'm using them. I work as a senior level manager for the state juvenile justice agency and I teach Criminology at a...
