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Okay guys, this site has been DEAD for far too long
Tell us how you "balance" your work and family times?
Reason for asking: With so many folks working more than one job, it sometimes takes some "creative" measures to make time for family.
Thanks,
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Angela, one of the things to do is to make one day each week family day or night. Keep that day as you would a business meeting or an appointment, meaning that day is just as important as a meeting or appointment. Also, take time to actually sit at the dinner table together for meals a couple of time a week. In the past this was a given in most households.
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I've been without a job for a year now. When I still had one, me and my husband make sure that Sunday will be family day. My husband who used to be on a shift schedule, would arrange his schedule to free up Sunday. I don't accept any appointments on that day. On weekdays, I always see to it that I have time to help my kids with school work. It's tough, but it can be done.
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Hi Vannie:
Yes, I am so into "sitting" down for at least ONE meal. Gone are the days when this happened on a DAILY basis. Thanks for the input Angela, one of the things to do is to make one day each week family day or night. Keep that day as you would a business meeting or an appointment, meaning that day is just as important as a meeting or appointment. Also, take time to actually sit at the dinner table together for meals a couple of time a week. In the past this was a given in most households.
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First of all WELCOME to the forum, I see you are NEW and thanks for sharing with us.I've been without a job for a year now. When I still had one, me and my husband make sure that Sunday will be family day. My husband who used to be on a shift schedule, would arrange his schedule to free up Sunday. I don't accept any appointments on that day. On weekdays, I always see to it that I have time to help my kids with school work. It's tough, but it can be done.
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rodav, you have the one thing that will keep you afloat while looking for a job, a positive attitude. That is excellent.
My suggestion may seem out of left field, but do you do any online survey's? I am thinking of MyPoints (.)com in particular. If you do the surveys, then great, you know that they can give a little financial relief. I like MyPoints because you can use the points for family-friendly stores and restaurants. They serve two purposes, it gives you a little something to do, and the points add up quickly. I am sharing MyPoints because it is the one I use most and like best. My girlfriends home is a three-generation family, every time she gets enough points for a $25 gift card for her favorite home goods store she cashes in. She is now working on her grand daughter's room.
In times like this, a little extra couldn't hurt.
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Angela Thanks so much for keeping the Work & Family forum alive and well.
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Welcome Angela Thanks so much for keeping the Work & Family forum alive and well.
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Hi Vannie, are their any sites that put cash into your PayPal?rodav, you have the one thing that will keep you afloat while looking for a job, a positive attitude. That is excellent.
My suggestion may seem out of left field, but do you do any online survey's? I am thinking of MyPoints (.)com in particular. If you do the surveys, then great, you know that they can give a little financial relief. I like MyPoints because you can use the points for family-friendly stores and restaurants. They serve two purposes, it gives you a little something to do, and the points add up quickly. I am sharing MyPoints because it is the one I use most and like best. My girlfriends home is a three-generation family, every time she gets enough points for a $25 gift card for her favorite home goods store she cashes in. She is now working on her grand daughter's room.
In times like this, a little extra couldn't hurt.
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Angela, I "think" that MyPoints does, can't recall for sure, I use my points to shop on Amazon. Take a look at this old news item from ABC News, this is how I got started, Make Money BY Taking Online Surveys The story is old, but the link on page 2 is current. If you do this, read the full story, good information there.
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Thanks Vannie
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