I need a little help. . . . . .

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This is a sad little post, but I thought what the heck, you readers are my cyber friends so here it goes. . . . . .  

I am currently searching for a full time job for myself.  Anyone have any leads on job positions in the Dayton, Ohio to Richmond, Indiana area?  I can do anything from stock shelfs to bookkeeping, receptionist, secretary etc.  I am a very dedicated and hard worker.  Please let me know if I can provide you with one of my resumes.  Any leads at all are appreciated.

Huge Hugs to all of you!

Until my next post. . . . . .

Michelle

129 thoughts on “I need a little help. . . . . .”

  1. kathy's avatar kathy

    I hope someone comes through for you or you find your full-time job yourself; these are tough times! I’m single & retired and my retirement fund keeps shrinking so I feel your pain. Good luck!

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  3. Linzie's avatar Linzie

    Michelle,

    Sorry, but I live in Massachusetts so I can’t help you 😦 I will definately keep you in my prayers also. You really should have a large studio built off your house so you could have classes there and teach and sell products….That’s what your most Great at!!

    Good Luck, & God Bless,
    Linzie

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  4. Germana Ferrao's avatar Germana Ferrao

    Dear Michelle,
    I know I cannot help Physically, as I live in England, but I will keep you in prayer, and I know, As the saying goes “more things are wrought by prayer than the world dreams of” Keep positive, and you will be blessed with a job that you will be happy with sooner than you know, all my positive thoughts with you! Hugs always!

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  5. Barb's avatar Barb

    A suggestion might be to check your local school districts for postings for positions.
    Our local districts are always posting for Teaching Assts, Job Coaches, Teacher Aides and clerical positions.

    Wishing you the best ~

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  6. Harriet Skelly's avatar Harriet Skelly

    Hi Michelle. I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that you find a job and one that you enjoy! I believe things happen for a reason and most likely an opportunity will come your way that you wouldn’t have expected. You are doing the right thing getting the word out! Hugs to you!

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  7. Peggy's avatar Peggy

    Michelle,
    so many people are in the same situation. Times are really rough for people everywhere. I hope you find job real soon. I live in the Chillicothe area but we are such a small little town and there is nothing here either.You are in my prayers as are so many of my friends. Good luck and God bless.

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  8. Sandra's avatar Sandra

    Michelle, try looking at USAJOBS.com. it is a website that lists all federal jobs. I know there is a VA Medical Center in Daytona and W-P Air Force Base as well. Look under admin or clerical. heck, spend some time looking at all the listings. You never know what you may find. Don’t let it discourage you that it will say that prior service will get priority. I know plenty of people that don’t have prior service.

    let me know if you have questions. good luck.

    Sandra

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  9. Cecile's avatar Cecile

    Hi Michelle,

    I saw someone else kind of had this idea, but maybe you could check out the local community college and see if you can teach workshops? I know that some places offer informal classes, where people can learn anything from dancing to gardening to anything, so that would be wonderful.

    Best wishes.

    Cecile

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  10. Denise P.'s avatar Denise P.

    Michelle,

    I’m just south of Boston so I can’t be much help. I’m in the same boat, just unexpectantly got laid off after nine years. I wish only the best for you in your search. Keep the spirit, something will come along.

    ~hugs~

    Denise

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  11. Rebekka's avatar Rebekka

    Michelle, I am so sorry to hear this, I will be praying for you. When I got laid off for 4 years I started a house cleaning business. I live in RI where there is the very wealthy and the very unemployed. Keep us informed.

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  12. Linda's avatar Linda

    Michelle,
    Try a Website called
    Simplyhired.com
    It pulls in all the job from all the other search engines (monster,hotjobs etc.) so you can just search one site for all jobs. Works great here in Massachusetts. Also try hospitals they are always hiring for one thing or another. Get your foot in the door and then transfer when something more to your liking opens up. Healthcare is usually recession proof but even healthcare is struggling now. But still there are always jobs if only part time.
    good luck
    Linda

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  13. Sandy K's avatar Sandy K

    I can’t help either. I’m in St. Peters, Missouri. My husband and I are trying hard not to have to let our girls go. I pray you find a job quickly as well as all the others that are in need. It is a rough time and we all must stick together. Thank you for all that you do for us. Isn’t it nice to have a Network?

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  14. Judy Davis's avatar Judy Davis

    It is a sad moment. I am so sorry. In the above are so many good ideas. I recommend checking with your local colleges regarding your art talent, see if they need any assistists; check for the same with…hospitals, rehap centers, local hobby stores. I so like the one suggestion to send resumes to stamping/art magazines, Craigs list and other various online sites. What about becoming a Stampin Up demonstrator, if you aren’t already.

    Your talent will take you far. All my thoughts are with you. Hugs,

    Judy Davis

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  15. Sandy in AZ's avatar Sandy in AZ

    Good Luck with your search, Michelle. You are a good person and will find something.
    Many states have offices to asist with job search. Out here, it’s called Arizona Workforce. They get jobs posted by employers who go to them first, and the that is the only place the job is posted, at least initially. They also do workshops to help write a winning resume and give all kinds of helpful info. Contact some of your state agencies and ask if they have something similar. I’m in the same boat, and know how you feel. Not a good time to be looking, but we’ll find something !

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  16. Mary R's avatar Mary R

    This isn’t full time but the Census is hiring all across the country. Most areas are testing at this time and jobs will start in the spring. BUT if there is a census office in your area, they do hire staff for the office. You can go to the US Cenus website and they list the numbers to call and jobs in the area. Good luck to you! I so love your creations – they have made me pull out that dusty old brayer!

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  17. Cliare's avatar Cliare

    I live in Canada way in the west so far away from you so not able to help around your area, but I figure since you have a computer have you ever tried medical transcription or law transcription through the net. They pay good money.

    Also you are so talented, did you ever think of applying at your local craft stores, you could offer them a bonus by teaching classes to their customers.

    My prayers are with you , good luck

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  19. Gabriela's avatar Gabriela

    Michelle
    I hate to hear the sad news about your job !
    You can try Hobby Lobby as an independent contractor for the classes.
    They arrange everything and you just charge the fee and teach.
    You are an excellent teacher, I can recommend you without any problems.
    Also you can start making cards and sell them on your blog or on e-bay.
    If you are looking for some administrative position maybe the unemployment office hires because they are bombarded with customers.
    I will keep my fingers crossed and pray for you !
    PS. you mentioned before you were seriously thinking at joining Stampin Up – maybe you can contact them instead and be on their design team.
    You are so tallented and such a wonderful person – they should be stupid not to offer you some position.
    Best regards from Tennessee !
    Gabriela

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  21. Carole's avatar Carole

    Hi Michelle

    Sorry that you need a job. I can’t help you from way back here in Canada but I cross my fingers and wishing you a good job that you will love!

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  22. Cherie's avatar Cherie

    Michelle, You do indeed give so much joy to the rest of us! You are truly our inspiration. Having all of us put you in our prayers has to make a huge impact. Prayer does wonderful things! Keep us posted!

    Kraftychic

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  23. Kim P's avatar Kim P

    Michelle,
    I hope you find something in your area soon. Times are indeed tough (and Ohio has been hit hard!)…but you certainly have many skills. Praying God blesses you with employment soon!! {{{HUGS}}} from Illinois.

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  24. Angi's avatar Angi

    Sending BIG HUGS and prayers from Germany! Like so many have said, what goes around, comes around…you are such a giving person, I’m sure that something will come your way soon!

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  25. Sharon's avatar Sharon

    Michelle,

    I’m sorry I can’t help you since I’m in SF, CA but I do wish you all the best in your search. You’re so talented, would any of the local LSS be able to contract you for classes? Maybe they are not aware of your talents. Again wishing you the best!

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  26. Rukhshana's avatar Rukhshana

    Sending good wishes & positive thoughts to you from London, England. Things are just as bad this side of the pond. It will be a lucky employer who hires you.

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  27. Kim Hensley's avatar Kim Hensley

    Michelle,
    I am in Columbus, which is probably a little further than you’re looking for but you can check out Nationwide.com to see if there are any jobs posted there you’d be interested in. Some are field positions and there might even be something you could do from home. Someone I know recently signed up to be a Silpada jewelry representative. She told me she’s been earning really well on her parties. She’s a very social person with a lot of contacts, and I’m sure you are too. I don’t know if this is something you’d be in to and there is probably an initial start up cost to get some product for shows but it might be a way to supplement another job (I’m sure you’ll find one) and you can make your own schedule.
    At any rate, I’ll keep you in my thoughts and I know you’ll find something soon!

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  28. Donna Lee's avatar Donna Lee

    I work for AAA – a WONDERFUL organization.

    AAA is a federation of auto clubs, so the club I belong to and work for here in Delaware is not the same legal entity as the club in your local area.

    There is a national database for jobs with AAA. Go to http://www.aaa.com/jobs/opportunities.htm

    You will be asked to type in your zip code. That will bring you to a site that has info about the jobs at your local club.

    Good luck!!

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  29. Kathy the teawife's avatar Kathy the teawife

    You have been so gracious to share your techniques with us on your blogspot for free. I would have been happy to have made a contribution through paypal for all your hard work. I’ve gotten such wonderful inspiration from you. I’ve sent your name to a friend of mine in Ohio; she knows everyone! Perhaps she has a lead. I pray that you hear some good news soon. Bless you, Kathy the teawife (a Texas gal living near London)

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  31. Tonniece's avatar Tonniece

    Oh no Michelle, I so wish I was closer and in a position to be able to help you out. My place of employment closed the end of Nov. so I have an idea of what you and hubby are going through.
    I have been a witness to your talent, hard work, and the loyalty and comittment you have shown to us (your followers) and I Know you will find something real soon.

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  33. Jessica's avatar Jessica

    You may want to think about a career with the Pampered Chef. There is little cost to start the business and they provide you with all the training you need for free. It is a home-based business, so you control how much or how little you make. You are your own boss. It really helped me when I had to leave my full-time job for a number of reasons and I had so much fun with it, that now I do it part-time still while working full-time as a paralegal. Please email me and I can give you more information. You don’t have to be a cook or even like to cook for that matter. It is really a business that anyone could do and you don’t have to worry about being turned down for the job! I would love to tell you more about it. Hope to hear from you soon!

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  34. Adriene's avatar Adriene

    I hope you find a good job soon. I sincerely appreciate all the time you take to make these tutorials and inspire all of us.

    Your last work was in the non-profit sector, right? I’m in NJ, but I will ask some of my sorority sisters working in that sector if they have any ideas (np jobs are tough to keep in a bad economy, right?) or leads in your area. Until then, there are all the other good suggestions above for the other work sectors. I hope you find something good very soon.

    Good energy sent your way!

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  35. katou's avatar katou

    Oh ,I am sorry to hear about What happening to you.
    I wish I be able to help you more but I am living in Paris (France)and it’s probably to far for you.
    I will keep my fingers crossed for you.
    A big hug to you.
    Katou

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  36. Kerry from PA's avatar Kerry from PA

    You might want to check with a temp agency. Although it’s not pleasant to be constantly changing jobs, when I was going back to school I did this and just about every place I went wanted to hire me full time. Things are definitely harder now with the way the economy is but it might be worth a shot.

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  37. Adriene's avatar Adriene

    Michelle,

    I contacted some of my sisters (one of which lives in Dayton!) about jobs in the NP sector (as mentioned above).

    One suggested using the site: Opportunity KNOCKs for job postings.

    The others are checking in with their contacts.

    feel free to e-mail me (can you see my e-mail above? if not, let me know) anytime. This is the only way I know to get in touch with you (by posting to this blog).

    Hopefully they will have some good leads to pursue.

    Hugs,
    Adriene

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  38. Joanne's avatar Joanne

    Hey Michelle, There have been lots of ideas out there but I haven’t seen this one yet. As an admirer of your artwork and techniques, I’ve always thought you could earn extra income if you created/sold a DVD of techniques you use to make your cards. I think people around the globe would be VERY interested and would pay money to see: 1) Brayer techniques (light to dark skies, land, beach scenes, lake scenes, winter scenes.. )2) sponging techniques (light to dark, creating mountains, shadowing), 3)colored pencil techniques 4) marker coloring techniques (especially blending) 5) masking techniques, 6)special effects/detail techniques (snow on trees or swirls – the extras you do with fine tip black markers, gold markers, white gel pen), 7) embossing techniques, 8)general card design layout techniques/pointers (when do I emboss first, layer 2nd or vice versa?), 9) color selection pointers – like the other day you said you like to work with only a few colors on the “gnome” so the colors don’t compete with one another), 10) layout techniques 11) working with unmounted stamps, vs acrylic vs wood mounted). 12) working with post it notes for shading, edges etc). I have studied your written tutorials and pictures to learn all this, but I would TOTALLY pay you to purchase a DVD and see it live step by step – especially since you have a WW fan club who can’t get to Ohio or the states where you teach. This would be a small investment, & you can sell it over your blog via pay-pal. You just have to make sure you have authority to use other manufacturer’s products for your personal gain (not sure how that would work, but you can get some legal advice.) If you did this, you could sit back and watch the bank account explode. Heck, don’t stop at one DVD – break it up and do a series. LOL – I for one would rather watch your stamping DVDs then exercise videos. Well sorry for the long note – I wanted to offer you as much creative thought as possible. GO FOR IT!

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  41. Raine's avatar Raine

    Hi Michelle, I can’t help with the job search other than to send you some positive energy with the intention of you finding just the right job for you…asap. HUGS
    And I’m in total agreement with Joanne. I’d buy that DVD in a heart beat!

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  42. Beth Cutwright's avatar Beth Cutwright

    Oh selfish me, I like that DVD option! 🙂 Wish I could help you but am in Iowa nd a bit far for a daily commute. My prayers are with you and with the rest of those in need. I sure hope we get out of this mess we’re in economically! Good luck Michelle!

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  43. Tonniece's avatar Tonniece

    DVD? GOOD GOLLY I SOOOOO WOULD BUY THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Go for it Michelle

    The cards I bought are a big, no make that a HUGE hit with all my family and friends, (so much so they keep trying to sneak them out my door), but I just can’t part with ANY of them yet/EVER, and I know they would be thrilled to see you in action. ME?……………… I would be in heaven.

    Please think about it.

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  44. dr fine's avatar dr fine

    Dearest Michelle, I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I think you might have gotten some good leads from your many fans. Try going to your local park districts and see if they would take you on to teach some classes. A lot of them are looking for “arts and craft ” teachers for after school and evening hours. You could use down time for job hunting. They are also looking for daytime helpers in child care or to work with Senior groups. Some coffee houses or bookstores hire “storybook ladies” or someone to teach crafts to little ones or SAHM’s. This might help get you through until you can find something more to your liking. Hugs to you.

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  45. Jen Dyson's avatar Jen Dyson

    Michelle! I hope the best for you. I am in the St. Louis metro area, so can’t offer you any help with leads here. My husband is looking too as he got laid off 2 weeks ago. I feel your pain! I would definitely take a class from you if you were in this area! DVD techniques would be awesome too. Keep hope, and someone will notice you! Best of luck. 🙂

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  47. Eileen M's avatar Eileen M

    Oh, Michelle, I am sending you hugs from Minnesota! Look at this amazing fan club you have here. I, too, would jump at a chance to buy a DVD or 2 of techniques. I will keep you in my prayers as well.

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  48. Candy's avatar Candy

    Dear Michelle,
    My prayers are added to all the rest. With so many prayers going up for you I am sure that God will give you a great job soon.
    I am sorry I can’t help you as I am in Canada.
    You give so much pleasure to all of us.
    Big Hugs

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  50. Vicki's avatar Vicki

    Dear Michelle,
    I understand your situation and wish there was something I could do to help you. I am an employment counsellor in Ontario Canada. The economy is not good here also, so I understand where you are coming from. I loved reading all the advice your loyal followers have given you and I agree with Joanne- A DVD – or just investing in yourself is a great idea. If you need any help with your resume at all, I am willing to help. I know you will find work soon as you are so resourceful! All the best to you.

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