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#135666 - 12/26/07 03:34 PM
A business Christmas "miracle"....
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Registered: 08/22/07
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For those who hadn't noticed my saga for the last few months regarding my new home care business....patience and work have paid off and I have my first client! No, doesn't sound like much but it's a good beginning and I'm so encouraged. Just reporting in!
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#135668 - 12/26/07 05:51 PM
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Awesome...break a leg...no...wait...don't break a leg...LOL!
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#135669 - 12/27/07 01:05 AM
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Congratulations LJ! Yeah!
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#135672 - 12/27/07 05:19 AM
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[Re: Edelweiss]
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I am so proud of you! And, another Congrats! You're on your way.
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#135673 - 12/27/07 12:28 PM
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[Re: gims]
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Registered: 08/22/07
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Thanks all, I know I will look back on this and wonder what I was so excited about....but I think it will be something I'll never forget! There's a wonderful facility a couple of towns away that made this referral. It includes solo housing, assistant living, skilled care, dementia unit all in one is really beautiful. I was honored to be "chosen" for this lady. I do the intake visit tomorrow and start right away. Here's hoping the referrals start rolling in!
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#135674 - 12/27/07 07:18 PM
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This is wonderful news. I'm so happy for you. How lucky the person receiving your care is.
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#135675 - 12/28/07 05:32 PM
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Registered: 11/18/05
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Jane, Great news! Yes, that first client is always amazing. "You mean you are actually going to give me money for doing this???" LOL!
I hope you have a financially prosperous 2008!
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#135676 - 12/29/07 08:53 AM
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hip hip.. cherro-o and all that good stuff!
Wishing you many more in a short amount of time!
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#135677 - 01/13/08 01:45 PM
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[Re: Casey]
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Registered: 08/22/07
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And the saga continues....my client went into the hospital and will be going to a facility after. That's why in this business, you need severall all of the time. So I feel I'm back to square one and have done everything I know how to do as far as marketing. So again I'm looking at a regular job until things can pick up. I've been caught in a difficult position. I'm in an enterprise program with the state and receive my weekly payments. Any work I do for my business is not deducted. However, if I get a regular job I lose it. So I've been holding out as long as possible but I can't foresee this going on indefinitely. I need income now. If I get a job, there's a chance I'd have to leave it rather quickly if/when things pick up!!...which really isn't fair to a job and yet I'd have little choice. Any ideas on legitimate things I can do from home that would pick up the slack? Just wondering what my immediate future should be and would love your comments and ideas...thanks!
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#135679 - 01/13/08 02:21 PM
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Registered: 08/22/07
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JJ, thanks for replying. I've been placing ads in the smaller community papers everywhere around the Greater Portland area. They're more noticeable and community oriented. Yes!!!! I am now an NABBW member (and very excited about it). I don't have the ability to log in yet but that should be coming? I'm anxious to take advantage of anything there that could be helpful. Either that or I'll start selling cigars online! I SO don't want another boss....but...I'll do whatever I have to do. Thanks!
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#135681 - 01/13/08 04:05 PM
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LadyJane personel depatments of big companies may have information about staff abscence due to family commitment.A flyer sent to the PA there may reap some clients. I know from friends who have taken work abscence and then have to decide to retire to care dependants or find carers feel the need for advice. Mounain ash
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#135683 - 01/14/08 12:52 PM
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[Re: Edelweiss]
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Registered: 08/22/07
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Loc: Southern Maine, USA
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Yes, there are many agencies around that I could be a caregiver for. The good thing about those is that all positions are per diem only due to the nature of the business. Usually they can keep you more than busy and they would be easier to leave when the time comes. Or, if I can find a private duty position....those are sometimes better but the commitment to these people is very important...and maybe I could just move them to my business if needed.
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#135684 - 01/14/08 12:55 PM
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[Re: ladyjane]
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Registered: 08/22/07
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Loc: Southern Maine, USA
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Mountain Ash, very interesting idea...I've never thought of that one...thanks!
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#135685 - 01/14/08 05:45 PM
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Registered: 12/30/05
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I nknow of two different boomers who took unpaid leave when their elderly parent fell.In both cases Human resources only allow so long and then arrangements had to be made for a carer.One had ben in the same school all her career then if she had stayed off on her return she would have to fit in wherever a vacancy existed.I was able to connect her to a nurse/carer.The other had to use a residential home although if a carer had been found it would have sufficed. Good luck
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