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[twinz]

I am really frustrated, I have decided to leave my job at a daycare, and I have been there 9 years. I have really no other experience, but I want to do something TOTALLY different. I went on an interview today and am really bummed out that my WPM were only 34 (not the 40 they required). Does anyone have any tips on not giving up when you feel like this? (eg am I making the right decision...will I ever find a job!)
Thanks

 

[cabmom]

Yes, you will find something else. Give your self some time to do training in Microsoft Word and all the other packages. That's what most places look for now.

I'm also going to pm you a message.

Marilynn

 

[SandraC]

I'm not a Bible-thumper, but when I'm stuck on decisions or issues and wants...I just give it ALL to God and don't worry about it. I figure the Universe has a plan and it's okay for me to relinquish control. Do what you want to do...the money will come...TRUST ME...that's how I got to be a yoga instructor, art teachers and Spiritualist. Blessings, Sandra

 

[twinz]

Cabmom can you email me again, I had to change the email address the one I had on the supscription was an old one. Thanks for all your kind words everyone. It is later in the day and I have come to the conclusion that it was not meant to be right now, but I am gonna practice my butt off!

 

[cabmom]

Cabmom can you email me again, I had to change the email address the one I had on the supscription was an old one. Thanks for all your kind words everyone. It is later in the day and I have come to the conclusion that it was not meant to be right now, but I am gonna practice my butt off!

You have to go to your user cp and enable pm's...otherwise I can't contact you!

Marilynn

 

[elismom]

I am in the same boat.
In Jan is desided I was giving up my daycare that I had ran for 10 years.
I have worked with kids for the last 24 years and have 4 of my own26.24.20 and 11.
In Jan I made the decision that I was going to give up the daycare.
I didnt have a clue what I was going to do.
I just knew for sure what I didn't want to do.(daycare)( iI just wanted to be around adults for a change)
I let everyone know in March that I won't be doing the daycare after July 1st.
IN May I desided to go back to school.
I started this sept and I am taking a travel and tourism course.
I wanted to do something I enjoyed and won't take a long time.
I am 46 and this is the first time I have been in
school since highschool ,you do the math.
I also had to support myself and my DS at the same time and my youngest DD is in school also.
I rented out a room in my house.
I found 2 part time jobs
I have done alot of work on my house by myself so I started working with a friend that does house painting and I got a partime job at Blockbuster.
I,m not sure if i'm crazy to be doing this or just really brave.
You'll be surprised at what you can do.
Spend some time thinking about all the things in life you like to do.
Ask people about there jobs and check them out go to the shcools and see if something intrests you.
Hang in there it will come to you.
Not sure were you live I am in Toronto.
There are lots of places to help with career choices
Good Luck
Shelley

 

[twinz]

I live in Toronto as well....Shelly Congrats on your move...it must have been a hard decision. I too was in the childcare field for 9 years, and yes I will miss the kids but they will forget about me in a few months, so I am not worried. The girl taking over my job was my "student" from College in Jan. The kids know her and love her so I know they are in good hands. Most of the parents I have told are sad to see me go but say "good for you". some people have told me they wish they had the guts to do what I am doing (quitting with out having a job). I am not worried (even though I should be). I know in my heart I will find a kick butt job very soon. I think I may temp for a bit to see what I am capable of doing and like to do. I already went to school for my vacation counselling certificate, and I am currenty taking Spanish. I am willing to learn but I can not afford to not work. I will definately keep you all updated on my progress. And I want to thank you all for your kind words.

 

[mc'smommy]

I live in Toronto as well....Shelly Congrats on your move...it must have been a hard decision. I too was in the childcare field for 9 years, and yes I will miss the kids but they will forget about me in a few months, so I am not worried. The girl taking over my job was my "student" from College in Jan. The kids know her and love her so I know they are in good hands. Most of the parents I have told are sad to see me go but say "good for you". some people have told me they wish they had the guts to do what I am doing (quitting with out having a job). I am not worried (even though I should be). I know in my heart I will find a kick butt job very soon. I think I may temp for a bit to see what I am capable of doing and like to do. I already went to school for my vacation counselling certificate, and I am currenty taking Spanish. I am willing to learn but I can not afford to not work. I will definately keep you all updated on my progress. And I want to thank you all for your kind words.

Where did oyu get your vacation counselling certificate if you don't mind me asking ?

thanks

 

[damo]

Perhaps you can work on improving skills? I always feel better when I am doing something to improve myself.