Transitioning from SAH to Work. HELP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't sweat the credit check. Most companies don't do it unless you're going to be managing finances and if they do run a check it should be contingent on a job offer so even if its bad they'll likely be understanding if they want to hire you. Don't let them run one until you're close to an offer and when they do explain what happened. I wouldn't hold that against you.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I know how you feel. I have been a SAHM for 11 years. I tried applying for some jobs, but didn't get any interest whatsoever. So, I've started my own business re-purposing furniture. I find my items at thrift stores and estate sales, and sell them at a few shops in my area. It's a lot of fun. I don't know if this is something that interests you, but maybe there is something you can come up with to do on your own while your daughter is in school? I grew up with a guy whose dad started mowing lawns when he lost his job. 35 years later, his lawn/landscaping business is still going strong and grown significantly over the years. And his son is now a co-owner. They are both doing quite well. Good luck to you. I know it's difficult.

If this is local, I think I know who you are talking about.

[Anonymous]

You and your wife, need to mention to everybody you know that you are looking for a job.

There are lots of small business owners who need talented people to grow, but can't afford them. Some folks may have been thinking about hiring someone, and hearing that you need a job, jump starts them into making an offer. Get started in a small business. You may help them grow, or you can use the job as a jumping board into a bigger company with higher salaries and better benefits.

[Anonymous]

why are you wanting to go back to work?

does your fam. need you to make a significant income, or
just some income?

are you itching to get back to work, or dreading it?

what do you like about parenting full time? (i.e. are you great at organizing? talking with the kiddos about their worries? cooking? doing projects around the house?)

[AndreaSims]

Anonymous wrote:PP, what is the business?

Are you familiar with Proactiv (the infomercials?) The creators have launched a new line and business, but this time focusing on the anti-age skin care market a $3 billion industry in the U.S. and growing. What started out in retail as the #1 brand in Nordstroms for 5 years, is now the only company to move successfully into the direct sales channel. Not only are we doing 5x the amount of sales volume in a month, compared to what Nordstroms did in a year, we are experiencing triple digit growth year after year for 4 years.

We're now in the top 100 global direct selling companies! Impressive considering we aren't global yet and it's only been 4 years.
The chairman of the company along with a number of other corporate leaders will be in Chantilly tomorrow sharing more about who we are and where we are going. I'm more than happy to share more if you or someone you know has an interest.
Think, if you could have partnered with the Dr's when they created Proactiv, where would you be today? Beach with a refreshing beverage in hand! It's a chance to be first, you only get to be first once!
I'd love to talk to share more. I'm simply networking, no pressure. It's changed my life and provided me the flexibility I never had. I missed out on everything with my kids. In a year and a half, I'm not missed a single event. Happy mom, happy family!