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RE: ? for former SAHM's - 8/20/2008 12:02:39 AM
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peace77
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You may want to use a functional resume instead of a chronological one.
That is, list your skills and accomplishments and not dates.
When you begin working, put your paychecks into savings or pay off debt.
Don't add your income to the amount available for spending.
Then, if the job doesn't work out, the family budget will be fine.
Peace,
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RE: ? for former SAHM's - 8/20/2008 12:56:18 PM
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truthrevealed
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Thanks for your response peace. I'm going to assume that there are not many former SAHM's in this forum...otherwise, with only one response, I'd feel oh so unloved  .
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RE: ? for former SAHM's - 8/20/2008 8:47:54 PM
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OneOfHisJewels
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I'm not a stay at home mom, but I have been in and out of the work force due to health reasons, and it is a big change both ways. I am not feeling too well today, so I'll be back later.
< Message edited by OneOfHisJewels -- 8/21/2008 12:52:35 AM >
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RE: ? for former SAHM's - 8/20/2008 9:25:34 PM
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MrsTracy72
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I stay at home and work. I run two successful businesses and people still treat me like I just sit around all day and do nothing. I am looking forward to dissolving one of my businesses, but keeping the other just because I know that when and if I want to get a job working for somebody else, it is going to be a hard transition because I am used to being in charge and I hate being scheduled.
As for the money, everybody else hit it right on the head. Take your money and save it or pay off debts, and then when those are gone, save it. That way, you will have something to fall back on if something does happen.
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RE: ? for former SAHM's - 8/21/2008 3:07:43 AM
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McGuinessMagee
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At the beginning of this year I returned to the workforce after 9 years as a SAHM.
I second what was said about a functional resume, but there is nothing wrong with a chronological resume. Just be prepared to answer the questions you know are going to come up about your abilities and skills.
Remember, if you were capable of something before you stayed at home, you have not lost those skills - they're just a little rusty maybe.
Also, assess the things you've done while a SAHM for how they might transfer over to the workforce and don't be frightened to build a cover letter which shows those skills, even if those skills were in a home environment a potential employer doesn't care where you used them, just whether you're capable of them.
I know, for me, being a homeschooling Mum gave me some really transferable skills when I got back into the workforce in an admin role.
Kylie 
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. Well, I'm ready and I have been for a while but have had to get over some "issues." Some, still linger such as, since it's been so long I'm kind of paranoid about getting out there and quitting because I've been so used to being at home. And, what if once I start working we then begin to depend on my income(we'll begin home shopping soon)and I may not want to stick with it 
...yada, yada, yada. I do have work history, although it hasn't been strong since my college days. So, I guess I'd love to hear from those of you who've BTDT. And perhaps advice on resumes since i'ts been so long since I've had steady employment. 
). Thanks for your reply!
