Comments on: Thoughts on Re-entering the Corporate Workplace http://ericasays.com/1822/thoughts-on-re-entering-the-corporate-workplace/ A Woman's thoughts on... connecting in the modern world via technology, gadgets, blogging and networking. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:24:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=368 By: EricaMueller http://ericasays.com/1822/thoughts-on-re-entering-the-corporate-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-2179 EricaMueller Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:27:29 +0000 http://www.ericasays.com/?p=1822#comment-2179 Oh, Lil Man and Grandma are already enjoying themselves and so am I!! The lab is a quiet place, I have my own 'space' out front so I'm not really bothered by anyone. But, I know they are there, I can catch segments of conversations, and best of all, I can actually work for 4 hours without having someone interrupt me every 2 minutes to put a ladder back on a firetruck or get him a drink. I feel so accomplished when I leave... wow, I actually got something done for a change!! haha Oh, Lil Man and Grandma are already enjoying themselves and so am I!! The lab is a quiet place, I have my own 'space' out front so I'm not really bothered by anyone. But, I know they are there, I can catch segments of conversations, and best of all, I can actually work for 4 hours without having someone interrupt me every 2 minutes to put a ladder back on a firetruck or get him a drink. I feel so accomplished when I leave… wow, I actually got something done for a change!! haha

]]> By: EricaMueller http://ericasays.com/1822/thoughts-on-re-entering-the-corporate-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-2180 EricaMueller Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:25:22 +0000 http://www.ericasays.com/?p=1822#comment-2180 After working for oneself and setting your own hours, going back is hard. If this wasn't a family business with major flexibility I would feel tied down for sure. I have no desire to go back to the 8-5 (or more!) on a daily basis. I just couldn't take it!! You're so right.... having your freedom is worth more than $1500/day!! After working for oneself and setting your own hours, going back is hard. If this wasn't a family business with major flexibility I would feel tied down for sure. I have no desire to go back to the 8-5 (or more!) on a daily basis. I just couldn't take it!! You're so right…. having your freedom is worth more than $1500/day!!

]]> By: EricaMueller http://ericasays.com/1822/thoughts-on-re-entering-the-corporate-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-1680 EricaMueller Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:27:29 +0000 http://www.ericasays.com/?p=1822#comment-1680 Oh, Lil Man and Grandma are already enjoying themselves and so am I!! The lab is a quiet place, I have my own 'space' out front so I'm not really bothered by anyone. But, I know they are there, I can catch segments of conversations, and best of all, I can actually work for 4 hours without having someone interrupt me every 2 minutes to put a ladder back on a firetruck or get him a drink. I feel so accomplished when I leave... wow, I actually got something done for a change!! haha Oh, Lil Man and Grandma are already enjoying themselves and so am I!! The lab is a quiet place, I have my own 'space' out front so I'm not really bothered by anyone. But, I know they are there, I can catch segments of conversations, and best of all, I can actually work for 4 hours without having someone interrupt me every 2 minutes to put a ladder back on a firetruck or get him a drink. I feel so accomplished when I leave… wow, I actually got something done for a change!! haha

]]> By: EricaMueller http://ericasays.com/1822/thoughts-on-re-entering-the-corporate-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-1679 EricaMueller Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:25:22 +0000 http://www.ericasays.com/?p=1822#comment-1679 After working for oneself and setting your own hours, going back is hard. If this wasn't a family business with major flexibility I would feel tied down for sure. I have no desire to go back to the 8-5 (or more!) on a daily basis. I just couldn't take it!! You're so right.... having your freedom is worth more than $1500/day!! After working for oneself and setting your own hours, going back is hard. If this wasn't a family business with major flexibility I would feel tied down for sure. I have no desire to go back to the 8-5 (or more!) on a daily basis. I just couldn't take it!! You're so right…. having your freedom is worth more than $1500/day!!

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]]> By: Andrew @ WeBuildYourBlog.com http://ericasays.com/1822/thoughts-on-re-entering-the-corporate-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-1674 Andrew @ WeBuildYourBlog.com Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:15 +0000 http://www.ericasays.com/?p=1822#comment-1674 Erica,<br><br>I worked in the corporate world for 30 years but started my 'get-out' plan via Internet Marketing 3 years ago. Nine months ago I left the corporate world and now work full-time from home and I love every minute.<br><br>I do miss the social side and the team spirit but...not having to work for someone else is simply brilliant. Not having to get up at 4am to get to some other part of the country is nice! <br><br>I now work when I want to and it takes me 15 seconds to get to work!<br><br>Only last week, an ex-work colleague (and friend) asked me if I was interested in a short-term contract. $1500 a day for 3 months. $1500 a day! I thought 'yeah, why not. I could put my on-line business on hold for that sort of money'.<br><br>That morning I put on my suit and tie instead of jeans and t-shirt. I drove to the corporate office and had the interview. I HATED EVERY MINUTE! I was offered the role but I turned it down. I knew I would really hate it and working from home is worth more than $1500 a day. I wish it could have been a day or 2 a week - I could cope with that but not full-time.<br><br>Keep us posted on your new journey.<br><br>Andrew Erica,

I worked in the corporate world for 30 years but started my 'get-out' plan via Internet Marketing 3 years ago. Nine months ago I left the corporate world and now work full-time from home and I love every minute.

I do miss the social side and the team spirit but…not having to work for someone else is simply brilliant. Not having to get up at 4am to get to some other part of the country is nice!

I now work when I want to and it takes me 15 seconds to get to work!

Only last week, an ex-work colleague (and friend) asked me if I was interested in a short-term contract. $1500 a day for 3 months. $1500 a day! I thought 'yeah, why not. I could put my on-line business on hold for that sort of money'.

That morning I put on my suit and tie instead of jeans and t-shirt. I drove to the corporate office and had the interview. I HATED EVERY MINUTE! I was offered the role but I turned it down. I knew I would really hate it and working from home is worth more than $1500 a day. I wish it could have been a day or 2 a week – I could cope with that but not full-time.

Keep us posted on your new journey.

Andrew

]]> By: Patty Reiser http://ericasays.com/1822/thoughts-on-re-entering-the-corporate-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-1672 Patty Reiser Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:32:07 +0000 http://www.ericasays.com/?p=1822#comment-1672 Erica I can sympathize with your need for intelligent adult face to face communication. I have been home for almost 6 years. I do not miss having someone telling me what to do or earning a profit for someone else. The only thing I miss are the friendships. I hope you enjoy your 8 hours a week in the adult world. And I know your son will love being spoiled by Grandma too! :) Erica I can sympathize with your need for intelligent adult face to face communication. I have been home for almost 6 years. I do not miss having someone telling me what to do or earning a profit for someone else. The only thing I miss are the friendships. I hope you enjoy your 8 hours a week in the adult world. And I know your son will love being spoiled by Grandma too! :)

]]> By: adavant http://ericasays.com/1822/thoughts-on-re-entering-the-corporate-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-1671 adavant Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:39:32 +0000 http://www.ericasays.com/?p=1822#comment-1671 Erica, I have never worked a "corporate" job. The only real job I've ever held outside the home was in youth /children's ministry so I was still around kids a ton. So, I'm not sure what it'd be like to work the type job you just described. Totally not sure on this one. Erica, I have never worked a “corporate” job. The only real job I've ever held outside the home was in youth /children's ministry so I was still around kids a ton. So, I'm not sure what it'd be like to work the type job you just described. Totally not sure on this one.

]]> By: EricaMueller http://ericasays.com/1822/thoughts-on-re-entering-the-corporate-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-1670 EricaMueller Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:55:22 +0000 http://www.ericasays.com/?p=1822#comment-1670 Brittany,<br><br>I completely agree. If I wasn't going to be working for family, I wouldn't consider working outside the home at this point. (unless we would lose our home or something) I don't think I could leave my child with anyone but family just so I could work... <br><br>I'm very grateful to have this opportunity to trade out a bit with my mother in-law. She is keeping the lil guy and I'm doing some bookwork. :-) Brittany,

I completely agree. If I wasn't going to be working for family, I wouldn't consider working outside the home at this point. (unless we would lose our home or something) I don't think I could leave my child with anyone but family just so I could work…

I'm very grateful to have this opportunity to trade out a bit with my mother in-law. She is keeping the lil guy and I'm doing some bookwork. :-)

]]> By: Brittany http://ericasays.com/1822/thoughts-on-re-entering-the-corporate-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-1667 Brittany Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:29:34 +0000 http://www.ericasays.com/?p=1822#comment-1667 "What about you? If given the chance, would you return to an outside job for a day or two a week?" I wouldn't "return" because I never entered so there for I never left. :) But, no I would not work out side the home unless it came to me working or us loosing our home. Yes, I do understand the need for adult conversation and interaction, but I'll choose to get it by leaving my child with a trusted sitter and go grocery shopping or just plan shopping for a couple hours once a month or so. Facebook, phone calls, company, and visiting all work wonders for the nerves too! :) “What about you? If given the chance, would you return to an outside job for a day or two a week?” I wouldn't “return” because I never entered so there for I never left. :) But, no I would not work out side the home unless it came to me working or us loosing our home. Yes, I do understand the need for adult conversation and interaction, but I'll choose to get it by leaving my child with a trusted sitter and go grocery shopping or just plan shopping for a couple hours once a month or so. Facebook, phone calls, company, and visiting all work wonders for the nerves too! :)

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