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going back to work?

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Anyone else find it difficult to go back to work after not working for some time? I chose to stay at home with my daughter until she was in school. Now that she is school age I have been looking for part time work but everyone wants a "recent" work history. My work history is 6 years old. There is nothing bad about my history. Just that it's not recent.... very frustrating.

It looks like there may be something for me coming up. A friend who owns her own specialty snack company just signed a big contract and may need more help. It's not big money, but it's something to do. :)
deleted_user
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I find even while having a job, after having a couple days off in a row it is tough to get back into the work mode.
Well good luck finding something that suites you. You would think a lot of employers would understand your choice to raise your child. Have you talked to them directly about it?
KPTOO
KPTOO
Jax, are there any classes that you can take to catch up a little bit? Customer Service is something that never changes, but the computer experience that is required may be a problem.
If you have a community college in your area, they offer classes to receive licenses for different occupations, such as insurance adjuster (that's what I do), home inspecters, appraisals etc. And it is actually a livable wage.
Good luck in your search!
deleted_user
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I have a feeling I am going to end up going back to school. I'll have to take a part time job to help pay for it. Let's face it... my hubby is older than me so in a few years the tables will turn and I will have to be the bread winner in the family. I had better start soon because the types of things I am interested in have huge waiting lists.
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