Needing Help on Finding a Job

Updated on July 21, 2008
J.T. asks from Lemont, IL
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I am a mom of a wonderful 3 1/2 year old, I was currently working full-time, the traveling was very stressful. I live in Lemont and I was traveling to Lincolnshire,IL everyday, 100 miles. Anyway, my son does attend Kindercare and loves it. He either needs to be in Kindercare or preschool, well now it is too late to start preschool. I was looking for advice on a job, I am going through some recuiters, looking at companies and the websites. I am networking. I really want to stay closer to home, I don't want to drive that far again. My skills are administrative assistant, secretary. I am willing to try different fields. Any suggestions. I know I need to tell about my skills, but I don't want to bore anyone, I am really trying to network. I have never been out of a job. I am really having a hard time with this. Thanks.
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N.B.

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Hi, J.!

I am a mother of two children, ages 13 and 19. I am engaged to a wonderful man with two children, ages 2 and 7. The 7 year old lives with us and I stay at home with her.

I spent my entire life in Corporate America, other than when my 19 year old sone was born, until he turned 2. I had to work and over the years since then, I worked my way up to a Director of Recruiting. I built an awesome career for myself, making well over 6 figures, and then I was suddenly laid off, along with my entire recruiting team that I had built, and almost 100 other employees, last November!

At the time, my fiance was a stay-at-home dad, because he had had major back surgery a year earlier and once released back to work, had a hard time finding a good job in his field. Because of my salary, we were able to have him stay home to take his daughter to school and to pick her up every day.

Within three months of my lay off, we were literally buried in late bills, and although I had been trying desperately to find another job, finding one at the salary I was accustomed to, and adding the fact that I do not have a college degree, I simply was not finding any work! Corporate America had also taken its toll on me, having traveled 90% for my Director position, I was barely ever home. The stress and being undervalued and underpaid for my efforts was ridiculous.

I was introduced to an incredible direct marketing business opportunity right before I was laid off, called MonaVie. I had actually bought the product in October and started drinking it, to help me sleep at night and ease the lower back pain I have experienced since the birth of my son. I started talking about the juice to people, as it was benefitting my health greatly, and people wanted to know where they could get some MonaVie.

Long story, short, J.,....I made the decision to NEVER go back to a corporate job because life is too short and my family and family values are too important for me to sacrifice. Plus, I know that direct marketing is the way of the future and these companies are the ONLY way for people to make the unlimited income they deserve, based on the efforts they put into it! So, if you only want to make $500. extra per month, or if you want to make an additional $5000. per month, MonaVie allows for you to do just that!

I realize that, just as there are poorly run and poorly functioning corporations out there, that there are also good and bad direct marketing companies out there. SO....I did a TON of research on MonaVie and everything checked out on top. MonaVie has the product, the timing, the management team and an awesome cause all rolled into one incredible future for those who are looking for good health and good wealth!

So....with all that said.....I'd love to chat with you on the phone and send you some info on MonaVie so at least you can be informed, and then YOU can decide if it is right for you.

I love being at home, working as much or as little as I want to, being able to travel with my fiance and our children, being at all of the school functions and softball games and conferences, without being told by my employer, that I can't go, or without feeling guilty that I am leaving work behind that will need to be tending to, eventually.

MonaVie has been the ultimate blessing for me. Maybe it will be the answer for you too.

Please email me at ____@____.com, take a look at my website at thegreatproduct.com/ourabundantlives. Look at The Product, and look at The Opportunity. I will look forward to hearing from you. I sincerely hope I can solve your dilemma and give you the opportunity to stay home with your beautiful baby boy!

God Bless!

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F.J.

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I too woudl say look into a home based business! You need limited child care as most things you do from home. In some cases you can do it all from home. I do like to get out once a week so I go out and do one spa treatment a week (about 3 hours) and make $100!

This is an AWESOME business, I returned from Aruba last night (a free all expenses paid trip) I earned! You can do it too!!

www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/faithjones

Check out my site for more info then call or pm me and I can answer more questions you may have! Good Luck I am sure you won't be out of work long!!

F. J. - ###-###-####
Coordinator ID No. ###-###-####
The Body Shop At Home
www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/faithjones

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J.K.

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Hi J.,
Have you ever thought about a home based business? I started my business for 17 years--started it when my sons were young--and wouldn't have a real job if they paid me:)~ There are so many options out there now, and you may have never considered something like this, but if I were you I'd really do my homework. You can call ###-###-#### for a quick overview on the company I represent and to learn how to be a MAHMA (Mom's At Home Making A Difference... and a lot of money!).

I'd love to help if I can, so email ____@____.com or call J. ###-###-####.

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S.C.

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Hi J.!

I'm a mother to a 3 year old and a 7 month old (both girls). I love staying home with them and having the opportunity to work as little or as much as I like.

I am a Pampered Chef Consultant. I started with them back in August 2007 when I was 7 months pregnant. There's nothing to it. The products sell it's self and you have FUN in the process. The Pampered Chef is a great company with great people to help you achieve your dreams.

Let me know if this is something you may be interested in.

Good Luck!

S. Centeno
###-###-####
____@____.com

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