Hello the last place i was employed was a great experience. Because i was my own business i work with many Schools and other nonprofits ..We were great partners help our young students reach their goal stay focus and never give up on their education and dreams of becoming successful in life....also a signing mentors to each youth that had know support systems....The hardest part of my last position was something having to pick up the ball and keep going ...when people do things to tear me down out of jealousy...In 2012 I almost gave up due to the death of my husband with skin cancer, father with lung cancer, brother with colon cancer sister with breast cancer and my sons mother brain cancer...I took care of my brother and sister and husband it was the worse time in my life. I lived in Seattle Washington at that time and move to Virginia after the death of my family...I had no friends or family here in Virginia...I learn how to heal by praying and resting and taking time to heal...Many days were sad and so many tears..I can say i am stronger than ever and there is nothing i can't overcome with faith and hope that the sun will shine again ...I found my smile again and peace in my heart that my family are in a bette place and I can let them live through me.

I'm contemplating getting another job as I'm gonna be on my own soon here taking care of my girlfriend and myself. Any advice on getting a second job, or keeping one and getting more hours? Advice on scheduling and sleep n such with 2 jobs?

Hi, I'll been looking for a job for a month now. And it's really hard to find ,cuz if I complete my degrees it will be easy. But right now, I am a family man to help them, so I don't have time to school now. And I'll been praying to go back to work, so I can help with me and my family.

I think a lot of people are having this issue. Where you apply for a job and they're adding three other responsibilities that have nothing to do with your job title. If you working in a gym as a health coach they want you to be a personal trainer and a secretary incorrect how can a people do their job sufficiently if a company can't afford to hire people for the positions that are needed within their company. I am a health coach and I want to give back the truth on health and wellness to the world. I love multitasking and understand that sometimes you have to do things that are not part of your job to be a team member. Companies especially in the health World get it together. There's certain jobs were mistakes cannot be made like working as a teacher a doctor a lawyer or being the president. There's certain jobs with things have to be put in place correctly mistakes can be somebody's life or can affect a person's well-being.

Just about a year ago i start an online school program to become a Certified Coder. It was going to good until 3 months in. I started to become tired. Tired of working full time and being a mom full time, Its a lot of work. But I just kept giving myself pep talks and eventually it will work out in the end. Self motivation is the best motivation. So now that school is done with I am glad i stuck with it cause I bettered not only myself but my family too.

When do you know that a job is the job that you have always wanted?

So I left Amtrak due to no work/life balance. There were days when I would be going 24 hours straight with only a few hours between shifts. It was a great experience, as I saw places I'd never been to. I also met some wonderful people (passengers-not employees). So now I'm about to start with Dart Container Corporation. It's not the $ I'm used to, but it's a great company and I'm excited at the opportunity. Wish me luck. Or better yet-blessing. Cheers all and Merry Christmas.

Over the past several years my job kept getting worse and worse. If someone was let go or quit they would not replace them they just re-assigned their duties to the ones who were left. We constantly had to do more with less and less. It got to the point where we had half the people we once had and the work never let up. Every year we would get no raises or bonus, but we got great reviews and told how valuable we were. The company was a large one and they kept buying other companies and when the end of the year came they claimed they have nothing to offer, but "good job, and thanks". "Keep up the good work..''team". My Manager played his part and would say anything he had to in order to keep us going, lies, promises, whatever, just to keep us going. I am not a young man anymore but I was at the end of my rope. I could have held on like many and made it through to retirement but I felt I deserved better. I have always been a hard working and loyal employee and they way things are today in the workforce it should be a crime. People are treated like they should be grateful to even have a job, and what they want does not count. The people at the top keep getting richer, they get their bonuses, they get raises but the unwashed masses get nothing. I thought it was that way all over, but I was wrong. I took the chance and floated my resume and it only took a few weeks and I was giving my 2 weeks notice. I prayed and God answered my prayers. I am now with an even bigger company, but they actually care about the employees. I can't believe how nice they are, how genuine they are and how they are concerned about me and my family. WHAT??? There are companies out there who deserve loyal employees like you, there are companies that are successful and give you a piece of the pie. My paycheck comes from my employer but the satisfaction I have in my soul comes from God. Merry Christmas to you all and pray, it works.

I've learned there's nothing better than going to work and loving what you do! It makes a complete difference, and you actually feel very confident in all the hard work you do

I have been unemployed almost 6 months. I just received 2 good job offers in the space of 3 days. Both are the shift I prefer working, both pay well, both are respected companies in my area, both maintenance foremen seemed not only knowledgeable but really nice(a nice boss?!). The only difference is quality of life. Meaning, one job I will probably live at, but make a killing. The other pays enough to have a good quality of life, but I will have most weekends off. Working over 60 hours a week is what burnt me out and soured me on my last job. As I get older I am starting to enjoy my weekends off, seeing and doing things I want to do. I love my career, but man can't live on bread alone. Does anyone have any advice or has been in a similar position?