Myself Need Help

The office of Public defender always seem to need help. Look it up in you area. I have a friend who is a public defender and he seems to love it.

American Airlines has at home jobs. They don't pay as well up front, but, they have potential, an you get flying benefits.

Since you have a family you might consider a job with the Government. You will still be able to work in a field you're comfortable in but the schedules are more family oriented. You can see positions at USAjob.gov.

Good Luck

Maybe you need a break from working with people. I'm a veterinary technician and I love that my interaction is primarily with animals. Like most jobs though, there are good days and not so great ones. It's about finding balance. Don't feel bad for wanting a change. The average person makes a complete career change something like 7 times in their life.

Maybe you could try an online career quiz like the kind you do in high school to see what types of career fields relate to your interests.

http://www.myfuture.com/toolbox/workinterest.html

Hi A.! I read your message and just had to respond to you. I can SO empathize with you! When I turned 30 a year and a half ago, I felt like I was going to have a nervous break-down! I had so many goals I had set for myself "by the time I turned 30." I have a BA in Communications, and had given up my career in Public Relations and Corporate Communications to stay home with my son (now 4 years old.) But, I had to give up my job because I was so stressed out all the time, and found myself taking it out on my family. It's not a fun feeling to hurt those you love the most.
Anyway, I just felt like I had a lot in common with you because before my career in PR, I also worked in a law office. :)
But, I am so happy and love my life now! I work two businesses part time from home, and get to stay home full time with my two boys. I love it. I think the key to finding your happiness, is finding something that you truly enjoy doing and feel passionate about. I work as a Wine Consultant for WineShop At Home, and a skin care rep for Arbonne International. If you have any questions about either of those businesses, please feel free to contact me at: ____@____.com or ###-###-####. Or you can visit my websites at: www.wineshopathome.com/mandyolsen or www.mandyolsen.myarbonne.com.
Really, I just want to let you know that you're not the only one out there who feels like you do. I've certainly been there before. Just know that sometimes it takes a big change in your life (like quitting your job and doing something you love) to find true happiness. Good luck!
Sincerely,
M. O.

Hello, A.
I'm sure you will get a lot of responds. I have a web site that I would like for you to check out it has completely change my life and I work from home and it fun. www.R..myzrii.com also check out www.amalaki4all.com It is amazing. I have a listing with Mom-owned business under New Life Wellness. I could go on & on but check it and you It could change you life forever.
Thank you ____@____.com Just coming to some of our meeting and see for your self.Cell ###-###-####

Hi A.,
I am so sorry that you and your family are having such a difficult time. I can relate because I needed to go back to work and had such a hard time transitioning. I was stressed for hours before I had to leave and stressed when I got home thinking about the job. So now I stay home and have a home based business. There are a lot of them out there to choose from but I chose to do Shaklee nutritional products because they have been around for 50 years, their products work for me and all the people who I introduced to them, and best of all, I get to make money by hanging out with other moms and kids and helping other moms be able to stay home like me. If you call me for more information, I promise I will tell you what I know and then let you work it out for yourself, I am not and have never been a hard salesperson. I simply share my story and trust that those people who need that information will ask me more. My number is ###-###-#### and my website is www.shaklee.net/integralhealing.
Best wishes to you and your family.
F.

I would try to work for the schools. Your daughter is almost going to start kindergarten and then you would be off early and have the same breaks that she will. It took my sister along time to listen to me and now she finally did and she is so happy with her 2 boys and her job.It takes the stress out of finding a sitter or day care on spring break or just those days there is no school.. Good luck

Have you considered working at home? With a BA, for example, you could seek employment over the internet with a company like ETS ( http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.3a88fea28f42a... ), which always needs more people to score educational tests. Here is the link to current scoring opportunities:

http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.22f30af61d34e...

Someimes and Im not saying that this is your case, but a job will never make you happy. You might need to ask if you are happy without the job? Are you truly happy with yourself? What are the circumstances that make your job miserable? Just ideas I got from a counselor... Hope you find happiness! God be with you in all you do. N<><

Dear A.,

I am sure you are getting alot of responses, so I will make mine brief! I work for a 20 + year company that creates healthier, safer products for your home.
Our team all wanted to stay at home with our kids and now we work from home teaming up with other moms just like you. There is No Selling, No Stocking of Inventory and No Parties. We offer FREE TRAINING, FREE WEBSITE and 100% RISK FREE OPPORTUNITY. For more information ASAP please visit: www.workathomeunited.com/arizona

Peace,
C.

A., it sounds like you would like to be a stay at home mom. I have home base business that really works, I was also looking for better and stress free jobs, but I could not find one that paid enough. I started my home base business and I work it about 5 to 9 hours a week and I make money and am stress free from working for other people. If you would like to hear more about what I do, Please feel free to check out my websites www.workathomeunited.com/robertarich or www.melaleuca.com/robertarich
Please give me call at ###-###-#### or ###-###-####

Hi A.. You've had a ton of replies and I just read through them all. I manage a law firm in downtown Phoenix. I've been in the legal industry for nearly 20 years. I'm a single mom and, yes, job stress definitely affects your home life. While I can appreciate all of the offers of these ladies to start your own home business, that doesn't pay the bills while you're building your business. I, too, have a business from home and should be able to retire from my job within the next 24 months. Yes, it's that good! But in the meantime, someone has to put food on the table and keep a roof over your head. My firm is the most amazing place in the legal community (yes, I'm prejudice!) but I have been with the senior partner of my firm for nearly 15 years now. He's the best, as are the rest of the partners. I don't have any openings at this time but I would suggest Sonja Cotton (someone else suggested her and she happens to be a friend of mine -- she is great); also Kerry's Referrals or Robert Half Legal are both huge agencies in town for law firms. In terms of a home-based business, if you're really interested in something legitimate in the health and wellness industry (it's touted to be the next trillion dollar industry!) feel free to email me at ____@____.com's also our website if you want to look up the law firm. I've been a skeptic about home-based businesses; and I have a pretty decent salary to replace. But this company was just different in ever respect -- especially how we get paid! One of my partners is a captain for United Airlines and another was a head honcho in the telecommunications industry. So we're attracting some pretty big-dollar people. That made me believe it will work. I've done pretty well considering I've been on my own since my kids were 6 months old and 22 months old respectively. But now it's time to be at home with them!! That's my goal anyway. Feel free to contact me any time. And give those agencies a call. You'll certainly find something!! Best of luck to you. M.

Get out immediately-it's not worth it. I am speaking from experience. I am a single mom/realtor and about 8 months ago I quit my job as a realtor's assistant for a top realtor in town. I had worked for him for 1.5 years and had learned a lot, however, we was the most abusive boss I have ever had. I was always upset and I definitely brought the tension/stress home. I felt like I was so impatient with my son. So one day I had had it and so I quit on the spot and without anything else lined up. Some thought that it was irresponsible...but it was the best decision I could have made. I went out on my own in real estate-and although I have had difficult times..its all been worth it. I am in such a better place. Things always work out-you have to trust that.

With regard to work....Marcia Owen (temp/staffing agency). You could start there. Nothing wrong with temping. It can help you get your foot in the door. You can always look for jobs while you are temping. It is a solution temporarily so that you can chage your current situation. You deserve more than this. Life is too short to be miserable.

Good Luck!

A.

Hi A.,

Here is a link to see if a business with Arbonne International might be just what you are looking for.

www.arbonne.com/company/opportunity/sizzle.asp

Arbonne......good things from the earth!

This is why I love using Arbonne's products and why I also started my Arbonne business. Arbonne's philosophy is to formulate personal care products that are pure, safe and beneficial for the whole family to use. I love sharing the features and benefits of these awesome products!

Arbonne has over 400 products ranging from our wonderful baby care to our fab teen line to our revolutionary anti-aging for men and women. Our anti aging formulations are also in our sun care products as well as our color cosmetics. I like to say, Arbonne protects and corrects! Some of our other amazing products include aromatherapy, hair care, weight loss, nutritional supplements and hormone balancing. Arbonne will have you glowing from the inside out!

Arbonne meets all the criteria for a successful home based business which would allow you to have time and financial freedom! Isn't that what we are all looking for?

Best wishes in your search. Contact me directly about Arbonne's products or opportunity.

P. Chamberlain
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Ahwatukee
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You should contact Sonja Cotton. She is a legal recruiter who got me the job that I am actually starting today. She was great. Her telephone number is ###-###-####. The website is www.sonjacottonlaw.com. If you do go and meet with her, let her know that B. Maple referred you. Good luck!

A.,

I am soooooooooooooo sorry. I can totally relate. I was teaching at a "high end" school and couldn't take the unethical stuff going on. UGH! It got so bad that I was sleeping 10-midnight, then up til I went to work. It destroyed me; I ended up with all sorts of physical health issues and my husband finally hauled me into the doctor who insisted I take medical leave. I have NO benefits, etc but I am not in that miserable environment anymore. What about 10 to 2...check out their website and you may find something full time. What part of valley are you in? An attorney friend of ours was miserable in his job, they booted him out, and now he's in a job where he is respected and valued. J

Hello A.,
I understand, I spent 30 years in a career I didn't enjoy! You didn't say alot about what you are looking for and what is most important to you. Is the money important? is the freedom and control over your time? Is it a career path? What do you enjoy doing? What are currently trained to do? Are you looking for a new career? I have an inquiry called, 'The Why Beneath The Why' it's a series of questions designed to help you get the who the real A. is. If you like I will send it to you. email me at ____@____.com
S.
866-508-2910

Hello A.!

I am selling Children's books online and doing home shows to sell them and I love it! I also sell Mary Kay and love that as well! I have two little boys under 3 and this is a great way to earn an income and stay in touch with my children and husband!
I would love to show you how both of these work!!

Let me know if you are interested!

D. Dodrill
____@____.com
www.ubah.com/s2490
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Hi A..
May I suggest getting some ideas at local job fairs? Not only do you get a chance to find out what else is out there, and what jobs are in high demand; but you'll also meet prospective empoyers, and get your, "foot in the door."

Good luck!
T

A.,
You sound like an intelligent, motivated hard working lady. It sounds like you need to get out of the 9-5 rat race and become your own boss choosing the hours you want to work and the income you feel you're worth. That's what I do. By doing just 2 spa parties a week I'm able to be at home with my family and work the hours I want to work. I deliver re-orders to my clients coming and going from my normal activities - and get to write off the mileage! Feel free to take a look at my web site or contact me for more infomation. I would love to have you on my team and teach you how to become the woman/wife/mom you were created to be and help you take back control of your life. With BeautiControl you truly can love the life you live - and touch the lives of others in the process. I do.
www.BeautiPage.com/veronicaanderson
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Would it be possible to take a break from working for a little while. I think seperating yourself from work would help you to figure out what you want to do next. Your family is priority of course.

Take a look at the following web site (www.ytb.com/celtbeast) there is an informational tutorial that should tell you the basics about my home base travel business, if it is something you might be interested in you can email me at ____@____.com and from there I can give you phone numbers or what ever else if you are interested. Good luck, and as a single mom I use to have to give myself and I told my two girls 30 min to unwind after I got home to get in mom mode. The girls would work on homework or play out in the fenced yard while I started dinner and usually it worked very well.

J. M

A.
I have been able to help a lot of moms work from home. Their lives have changed in a huge way because they are in control of their schedule again. You can make a good living and enjoy the tax benefits when you have your own home based business. I am Executive Regional Vice President and Independent Consultant of Arbonne International. Call me to schedule an appointment during the day or evening, Tuesday and Thursdays are best but I can also work it in over the weekend.
###-###-#### cell; home office ###-###-####.
I look forward to helping you make a positive change your in your life! C. Wojtowicz

I just read through all of your responses and it seems like there are tons of stay-at-home opportunities out there. I almost didn't respond because I thought you might be overwhelmed, but I'm going to put it out there anyway. I've been going through nursing school for 2 1/2 years (took one semester off to have my second child and recently missed graduating by a few points so I'll be finishing up next Fall). The opportunity came to me to do direct sales, and at first thought it was corney! After failing my last semester, the opportunity knocked again and this time I thought why not... I've got nothing better to do. So, I started selling lia sophia jewelry (it's very knew to the Arizona area). I wasn't a jewelry person until I saw this jewelry... now it's all about the jewelry! Anyway, I started my business this past February and I'm loving it. No, it's not going to pay all the bills right now, but I've just started and I'm making a decent income and I determine how much I want to work. I now have 3 children who I can stay at home with and 1 or 2 nights a week I can get out and have some fun and make some money (my daughter loves the jewelry, too). I don't plan on making this my full time job because I've worked so hard for my nursing degree, but I do plan on continuing with it because they have great benefits including health care, awesome discounts, and opportunities to earn lots of FREE jewelry and trips. My manager started out to pay off credit card debt and now 4 years later is making an awesome income and her husband works less, too! Feel free to contact me if you want more information@ ____@____.com lastly, do the research on any stay-at-home business! You certainly don't want to give yourself a bigger headache than you already have at your current job!! Good luck!

Hi A. R. - I couldn't help but respond to your blog... I was in the same situation as you this past year. I made some changes in my life and tomorrow is my last day in my corporate job. I started a home based business with Cookie Lee Fine Fashion Jewelry and now I'll be doing it full-time. I started 2 years ago and thought I would only do it on the side as a hobby but then my job took a dump and I was completely unhappy so I made some strides to build it so I could do it fulltime. I to have a bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting and always thought I would be in the Corporate world, NEVER in my life did I think I was going to do something like this. I am 39 and will be 40 in July, so I was thinking maybe I was going through a "mid-life crisis". Now before you dismiss this opportunity give it some serious thought. I know some women who were determined enough and was able to make the transition in just a couple of months. I don't think of it as a "Sales" job. The jewerly is just a vehicle for much more that this company has to offer. I have never met a better and empowering group of women and it has basically cured my depression that I've had for years and has completely changed my outlook on life. My husband is excited for my new adventure (especially after I just took him on my first trip that I won through the company to Jamaica.) And after 18 years we are falling in love with eachother again!

I would love to talk to you more about it.... NO OBLIGATIONS WHAT SO EVER. Just girl talk....

Call me if you'd like to learn more.

R. Butler
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____@____.com

A.,

I am sorry that you are so unhappy with your job. I totally understand how that can destroy a person. It sounds like you have a lot of options on where you can go from here. Please let me add my two cents on my experience. I left my job at CPS as a caseworker almost three years ago to stay home with my kids. I started looking seriously into different types of at home jobs and after months of researching and soul-seeking I decided to start my own Mary Kay business. When you have a Mary Kay business you are truly your own boss and immediately become part of the Mary Kay family of women who want you to suceed and help you to realize your dreams for your family, whatever they are. Mary Kay is one of a VERY few at home businesses that is not a pyramid scheme or multi-level marketing. Mary Kay sells professional quality products and is the best-selling brand of cosmetics since 1994. You don't need to be a "sales person" to do this business, which is great because I am so not a sales type person coming from a social work background. You sound like a very wise lady and I am sure that you will end up where you are supposed to be. Please call me at ###-###-#### or email me at ____@____.com if you would like more information about Mary Kay. Best wishes for you and your family!

-Jen

Hi Allison,
Depending on what income you need, let me suggest public schools or a private school. An educational Assistant or a librarian recieves benifits and almost a living wage. The other great part is that you have the same days off and your workday is the same length. I worked as a teacher in the same schools with my children. You don't want to be TOO available, but it is good to see how you can support and socialize your own child, appropriate expectations to set, and gives your child a great sense of security. Also, you know what their world is like every day. In a private school, the salary is much different, but perhaps you could do legal work in exchange for tuition/partial salary? It's a thought.

Thought Number 2: don't be afraid to get support you need. Can you hire a housekeeper? Could that person cook or start dinner for you a couple of nights a week? Do you have to opportunity to detox for a few minitues (30) before you switch roles? Who does the shopping, cooking, bill paying, budgeting, laundry, and toilet scrubbing. If you are working, you are contributing to your family and shouldn't have to do all the grunt work too. If possible, hire help and sream line so the time you spend with your family is time that nourishes your relationships and family life.

Hi A.,
I know how you feel, I was very unhappy with my last job. I felt disconnected from my family. Now I work part-time from home and I am earning good money with a residule income which is great because life happens and not always the way we plan. The other great thing about my job is that I get to help others be healthier. I am a mom on a mission looking for other moms that want to be on a mission of helping families be healthy and have more time together. Check out my website www.YourHealthLink.net or email me at ____@____.com

Hi A.,

I'm a stay at home mom with a precious 4 month old daughter. I work online with a company whose goal is to bring total financial independence in 8-10 years. They have an incredible turnkey marketing system, so all you do is drive traffic to the site. There is a start up cost, as with any real business, but the results here are incredible. The first page doesn't give you much info, but enter your name and email and it will take you to one that's much more helpful. I wish all of the mom's hear could discover these products! You get to become financially independent while helping other's do the same.

www.mystressfreeincome.com

Hi A.,

I can relate to you with your situation from my previous employer. Have you ever considered working from home to work for your self? I am an Independent Contractor with Home Interiors and Gifts and make a pretty good income with helping others decorate their homes. As a consultant there are lots of opportunities to win prize such as merchandise, vacations, cruises, money etc... as you move up with Home Interiors you can also receive a car that is your for life. If you are interested the best way to reach me is to call me ###-###-####, my name is W. Kish. You can also check out my website for more information at www.homeinteriors.com/wendykish.

I had worked in the legal field for the last 16 years and since having my child directed my efforts more towards billing. I use timeslips and quickbooks to perform AR/AP functions for 3 different companies...ALL FROM HOME. Perhaps you could get started doing something like this.

I performed the billing function at my legal job (in Flagstaff), and when I left (we moved out of state) I continued to perform the same function. Then by chance I have engaged 2 more business (completely different types of offices) to perform their billing functions. The time demand it not much (I would estimate no more than 40 hours/month - TOPS), but most of the work comes during the last week/first week of each month - of course. Of course the income is not equal to working full time either, though.

Seems to be quite the need for billing assistance in small offices. You could advertise locally or through the Court House (if you want to continue to work with lawyers), etc.

Good luck, whatever you may choose.

Hi A.,

I am currently looking for people to help me grow my business in the wellness industry. It's very flexible and can be extremely lucrative. No inventory, no order taking or deliveries, no billing or collections, minimal to no paperwork. Please call me at ###-###-#### to discuss.

By the way, I know how you feel! 3 years ago I left my career at a Fortune 500 company to pursue a career in the wellness industry. I was really tired of my job. I was very fortunate to be offered an independent consulting position at an award-winning Inc 500 company setting up customer accounts for them. It's been the best, most exciting and fun job I have ever had! And, I was able to replace my corporate income quickly working only 5-10 hours per week. I've created reliable "residual" income that comes every month and frees me up to do other things I really enjoy. :)

I would love to talk with you more about what I do and my needs for partnership. Again, my number is ###-###-####.

I look forward to talking with you!

Warm Regards,
G. Van Luven

Hi A.: Check out World Financial Group at www.wfg-online.com. We are always looking for hardworking professionals. We offer FT/PT with very flexible hours. If you would like to know more about us, give me a call and we can set up an appointment to meet with my Manager. Our mission is "No Family Left Behind".

T. Mott-###-###-####, ____@____.com

hello, get on monster.com jobs on line even try local attorneys give them your resume. I hope this helps. L.

A. R,
JUST START PUTTING YOURSELF OUT THERE!! Take a day off and go to a job agency, take care of yourself. You can't be healthy (physically and emotionally) for your family if you don't take care of yourself. If you are currently working in a law firm I know how difficult that can be (the environment) and it doesn't have to be. I had a really secure job with a City Government office, good benefits, holidays, flex-schedule, the works, but I was very unhappy, bad environment also. I started looking and asking questions about work places and finally left the city government job. I HAVE BEEN SO HAPPY!!! Not everyday is perfect but the perfect days vs. the bad days are good=99 bad=1, no kidding. If your employer doesn't take care of your needs (within reason of course) then it isn't worth taking care of of your bosses needs, you'll end up coming out with nothing in the end. It's not worth destroying your family environment when your managers probably go home worry free. Good Luck.
PL

Have you ever thought about a home-based business that is focused on getting healthy? How about a company that has the credibility of Dr. Oz (of Oprah fame) and the Phoenix Suns? Our business is a hybrid marketing business meaning that you can talk to family and friends as well as going to small businesses. Our team is the fastest growing team in the world right now so we can tell you how to join in on the momentum. Our website is: myvemma.com/steveglandorf. I look forward to hearing from you if you have any questions.