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Need Help for a Career
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on February 23, 2007
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Before the divorce, I was a sahm, and that was my career until the baby went to school- well that is all over now. I wonder where I can get some info for help figurin...
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- My advice is to do something in health care. Xray tech, ultra sound tech, pharmacy tech, nursing etc.. It is a hard road , but it will pay off in the end. You will ...
- Hi K.. I too, am a SAHM. I'm sorry to hear about your divorce. I can't imagine what a difficult time this must be to have to return to work, especially if you're no...
- I would suggest taking a personality test. Most colleges offer them to help people find a career they are good at, it might be worth your time, you could even find on...
Putting Career on Hold Temporarily or Permanently?
Asked by E.J. from Chicago
on February 2, 2009
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Looking for opinions/insights from all of you mamas that have put your careers on hold either for a couple years or completely to raise your kids. I am wondering if yo...
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- Look at things long term. What do you want to do when your kids are in school and you're not being super full-time mommy all the time? Do you want to return to the s...
- I am going to give you the best advice I ever got when my son was born. The mom had older children than I did and had quit her career when her children were born. She ...
- Hey there Mommy!!! I think you know in your heart what you want to do...what all of us moms want to do...have it all. I like you went back and forth many years ago. ...
Trying to Transition into Life as a SAHM
Asked by E.H. from Atlanta
on January 23, 2009
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I am 25, have a twenty month old daughter, and I am due in May to have another little girl. Ever since I had my daughter, I have been working part time. I really enj...
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- E. I too am a SAHM. I also have a Tupperware business that has generated some $$$ for me and my family. Tupperware has been a great opportunity for me and my family ...
- Read the book "From High Heels to Bunny slippers" this will change any thoughts that you have about not staying at home with your kids and help you figure out some thi...
- My advice is, if you are able to find a childcare scenario that you are happy with, then keep your part-time job that you are happy with. I started staying home with ...
Seeking a Job
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on October 24, 2007
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Hello.
I guess I need to vent a little bit. I was laid off in March, and started working somewhere as a temp. (I was told in my interview it would be a 90 day term....
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- I hope by now you have consulted with legal. If you would like to learn about a new career path, especially with the new baby coming...check out my website at www.mys...
- http://www.eeoc.gov/index.html They can not reduce your pay or treat you any differently because you are pregnant. That is discrimination! Please check out the above...
- They actually explicitly stated that they were paying you less because you are taking maternity leave?? Can you get that in writing from them??
Coding Specialist vs X-ray Tech
Asked by S.A. from Los Angeles
on August 12, 2008
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Has anyone chosen coding as a career? I'm going back to school so I can save more for my children's education. My sister finished school about 1 year ago. She is a h...
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- Hi, I spent years in medical accounting and am a certified dermatological coder. I left the field, and my friend started her own business doing coding so she can work...
- I'm currently taking online courses for Medical Billing with US Career Institute. Here's their website if you want to check it out. www.uscareerinstitute.com Ho...
- I work for Concorde Career College in Garden Grove and we have an Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist program. The school offers job placement assistance after yo...
Seeking for Advice
Asked by E.A. from San Diego
on July 23, 2009
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Hello,
I am looking for ideas for a career transition; I did accounts payable for more than ten years, I recently was laid off due to the bad market and economy. I wa...
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- Hi E., Are you specifically interested in photography or are you open to looking at other options for income? What part of the country do you live in? US? E-mail me a...
- Hi there, I can't tell you much about photography. However, I have a 1 year old son and while I was on maternity leave I trained to become a self employed childmin...
- My friends husband picked 2 days and then sent out invites to friends via email that if they came and let him take pics for a portfolio website he would put together a...
Considering Becoming a Nurse-need Advice
Asked by J.K. from Detroit
on February 3, 2009
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I am considering going back to school for an accelerated 2nd degree (BSN) to become an RN. I have been home with my kids for the last 5 years, which I loved, but now ...
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- Although I am not a nurse, I work on the floor at a hospital, and for the most part I hear no complaints! whats really nice is that you get to work 3 12hr shifts, so y...
- I am an ICU nurse. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
- I own a home care company and it's a great option for Moms because you can write your own schedule and be home when the kids are there. Hospital shifts are long, but ...
Seeking Advice About Job Situation
Asked by M.C. from Rochester
on January 17, 2009
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My kids are 11 and 9 - i know they need me when i get home but i work full time. I really want to work part time. i have worked for the same company for 5 years and n...
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- M., What length would you go to have your husband at home with you, As well as, Build a legacy for your family? that is both willable & sellable. While resting assu...
- M., Have you heard of Scentsy "Authentic Wickless Candle"? Extremely safe w/ no wick, soot, lead, or flame. I would highly recommend starting a Scentsy Business! IT...
- I would speak to an attorney first about if that is discrimination employment. Go to parker&waichman.com
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...
Volunteer Appreciation
Asked by M.E. from San Francisco
on December 12, 2007
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I have been volunteering at my daughter's public school for the past 4 years. Last year I over-committed and tried to correct it this year by significantly reducing m...
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- Michelle, Our school does have a volunteer tea, done by the teachers, at the end of the year. This is so that everyone can be thanked for their efforts. This is not r...
- Talk to the principal. Or Vice-Principal. If they don't get it, point out it's free labor for goods and services. If they still don't get it, stop volunteering and ...
- You could think of your volunteer work for the good of your children and maybe all the children of the school. Sounds like one of your love languages is Words of Affir...
