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[quote=Anonymous]After being a SAHM for several years, then working part-time with DH to start and run his own firm for the last 5 years, it's time to try to get a "real" job again. I had a federal job before kids but where we live now that's not really an option, so I'm doubly starting over.

An acquaintance (our kids were at the same elementary, we've carpooled and belong to the same pool so we're friendly but have never socialized) works at a fairly high level for an organization that I'm interested in working for.   DH thinks I should call her and take her to lunch to ask about job possibilities and general advice for getting into that type of employment.  He says that most people like to help if they can, and she's a very warm and friendly person, but I feel weird doing this.  To me it seems forced and I can't imagine the conversation being anything but awkward--although to be honest I'm very introverted and most of my conversations with people I don't know well are awkward.

Is this what people do?  I got my pre-kids job by interning in grad school and then they hired me when I graduated, so I've never really had to network before. [/quote]

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