Kathy,

If anybody really though about the skills it takes to be a stay-at-home mom,
they'd realize the incredible amount of skills they would have at their
disposal.  I know you said you didn't want to return to teaching, but,
curious, what did you teach?  I do know you've mentioned your love of
writing.

Vicki

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Du Bois" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 2:24 PM
Subject: Re: [ECHURCH-USA] Encouragement


> Marvella,
> At least you have the work experience to back you up.  That should say
> something for commitment and capability.  I find myself thinking about
> getting back in to the work force as well, but I've been a stay at
> home  wife and mom for 19 years now and that doesn't count much in the job
> market.  I also have no clue what I'd be good at.  I used to teach, but I
> don't want to go back into that field.    I bet that you have a lot of
> skills on display.  You'll be great!
> Kathy
>
>
> At 03:43 PM 2/12/2005, you wrote:
> >Hey, guys, I need some encouragement from out there. It's about time that
I
> >start looking for another job and I'm really nervous about getting out of
my
> >comfort zone. I'm nervous about the whole process from looking to
> >interviewing since I haven't had to do this in 29 years. I know that a
lot
> >has changed and expectations have changed some too. Just wanted to share
> >this. Thanks.
>