tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post6195968658132550813..comments2023-10-21T05:17:35.879-05:00Comments on A Misfit's Musings: I called a few legal agencies, ( a few as in more than 5) the market is seemingly tougher than I thought. I heard the same thing, their clients (law firms) only want those with at least 5 years experience in a specialty area. Please don't start about the networking biz with me, you talking to a person grew up in virtual solitude and made to fear opening my mouth that kind of talking is not me... Some things are much easier said than done. Just venting, fit to be tied and spooked beyond belief... One person was nice enough to tell me to try smaller firms but that means less money than what I am making now...Misfit4Lyfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02225180298076395439noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-12217500054967292912009-07-07T11:27:37.000-05:002009-07-07T11:27:37.000-05:00i'll PM you what she sends me as soon as i hea...i'll PM you what she sends me as soon as i hear from her.MZ Thanghttp://msthang07.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-23552431095021569052009-07-07T11:19:21.000-05:002009-07-07T11:19:21.000-05:00thanks hun.thanks hun.THE QUEEN ~Incomparably~http://sistahgurl.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-32661932880877491722009-07-07T11:17:00.000-05:002009-07-07T11:17:00.000-05:00i just emailed her....i'll pass on her best co...i just emailed her....i'll pass on her best contact information as these days we primarily keep in touch through email and i know she's moved and even switched employers.....i gotchu!MZ Thanghttp://msthang07.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-63925037089011577642009-07-07T10:53:11.000-05:002009-07-07T10:53:11.000-05:00yes she is, and I am not mad about that! LOLyes she is, and I am not mad about that! LOLTHE QUEEN ~Incomparably~http://sistahgurl.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-20708144897174289662009-07-07T10:52:35.000-05:002009-07-07T10:52:35.000-05:00please dont! LOLplease dont! LOLTHE QUEEN ~Incomparably~http://sistahgurl.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-77696199847825346312009-07-07T10:52:06.000-05:002009-07-07T10:52:06.000-05:00I sure would. Please and thank you! LOLI sure would. Please and thank you! LOLTHE QUEEN ~Incomparably~http://sistahgurl.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-17459792433151008192009-07-07T10:51:05.000-05:002009-07-07T10:51:05.000-05:00I know it is Teal, I am working on it....I know it is Teal, I am working on it....THE QUEEN ~Incomparably~http://sistahgurl.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-89099949872996127702009-07-07T10:50:31.000-05:002009-07-07T10:50:31.000-05:00Yes I did,we have a program here called the Big Br...Yes I did,we have a program here called the Big Brother Fund which is what they give to inner city school students for financial assistance. I got 1,000 for last year which knocked the bill down and they don't give out money until December. As far as I know, there is nothing that is going to pay out a full 2,000 for last year or help me with getting her into school for the fall. Right now I am working on cashing out the rest of my 401K which will be just enough to cover what I owe and to get her in.THE QUEEN ~Incomparably~http://sistahgurl.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-54793250833301306472009-07-07T08:54:53.000-05:002009-07-07T08:54:53.000-05:00GROUP HUG!!!GROUP HUG!!!Deb Orahhttp://debosofi.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-8052499453214996162009-07-07T08:45:36.000-05:002009-07-07T08:45:36.000-05:00ditto...lol....you have been SO on point and helpf...ditto...lol....you have been SO on point and helpful Teal...hell you know what time it is and very generous and straight forward....a real friend.MZ Thanghttp://msthang07.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-69595907003757111412009-07-07T08:44:31.000-05:002009-07-07T08:44:31.000-05:00yeah she is in California but that would most like...yeah she is in California but that would most likely be the mode of communication though she will likely offer her the opportunity to call her if she wanted to.MZ Thanghttp://msthang07.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-11168873595140367932009-07-07T08:34:51.000-05:002009-07-07T08:34:51.000-05:00i am so there....i am so there....Madamoiselle Tealhttp://mzteal.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-22373307079930875722009-07-07T08:27:11.000-05:002009-07-07T08:27:11.000-05:00in spanish they say "el que no llora no gana&...in spanish they say "el que no llora no gana", he who doesn't cry doesn't win<br />LOLN Locahttp://arrozconbeans.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-73164176647528026472009-07-07T08:26:49.000-05:002009-07-07T08:26:49.000-05:00Can we kick her ass if she does?Can we kick her ass if she does?Deb Orahhttp://debosofi.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-45577560044739065612009-07-07T08:07:54.000-05:002009-07-07T08:07:54.000-05:00good looking out.... I'm thinking she'll...good looking out.... I'm thinking she'll be more comfortable networking via email than in person... i'm sure she will not turn this down...Madamoiselle Tealhttp://mzteal.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-65698808153320195282009-07-07T08:06:26.000-05:002009-07-07T08:06:26.000-05:00Lisa, I've been biting the hell outta my tongu...Lisa, I've been biting the hell outta my tongue regarding this whole thing... but Msthang is on point with this comment... <br /><br />it's a mindset Lisa... it really is... and that's all i gotta say about that!Madamoiselle Tealhttp://mzteal.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-90986049669236828282009-07-07T08:03:05.000-05:002009-07-07T08:03:05.000-05:00i've told Lisa about that... It's the Bla...i've told Lisa about that... It's the Black Student Fund, and although that's a local program, I suggested that she give them a call and ask them if they were aware of any national programs or programs in the CHI that offered similar funding....<br /><br />Lisa, did you ever check into that? please say that you did! if you didn't... *smh* never mind... but i know you looked into that!Madamoiselle Tealhttp://mzteal.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-56204503546831635592009-07-07T08:02:11.000-05:002009-07-07T08:02:11.000-05:00Kudos to msthang for offering her resources! This...Kudos to msthang for offering her resources! This sounds like an EXCELLENT opportunity.Deb Orahhttp://debosofi.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-87901989513173128962009-07-07T07:59:54.000-05:002009-07-07T07:59:54.000-05:00would you like for me to PM you the name of a good...would you like for me to PM you the name of a good friend of mine who has been in your field for years and is a supervisor now? though she is not in chicago, she has lived on the east coast and has been on the west coast for many years BUT she knows a lot of people who know a lot of people and i'm sure she can give you even better insight into what you could really be doing tha would help you out. she is a GREAT person to connect with all around and she would help you out and look out for you if you were really interested in building that connection in her direction. she's real good people, one of the smartest women i know and really worth communicating with since she knows paralegal profession backwards and forwards.MZ Thanghttp://msthang07.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-4989641900337052592009-07-07T07:56:19.000-05:002009-07-07T07:56:19.000-05:00i feel you on the lesser pay thing as it relates t...i feel you on the lesser pay thing as it relates to your expenses but in the end it can pay off and is worth it for a little longer to bear the brunt of what you need to get that in. i heard from a friend of mine and i read something a week ago about tuition asisstance for kids going to private schools. i have to find that information because you might be able to use that to help with your expenses toward your daughter's private school education.<br /><br />closed mouths don't get fed and that's all imma say about the networking thing which you'll eventually find your way with that but in the mean time, please take Teal's advice and I do believe Lala (Lisa) said the same thing last week about volunteering......yeah it is going to hurt your pocket book but it won't hurt your ultimate earning potential and will only open the door to more opportunities.MZ Thanghttp://msthang07.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-29442147343083959702009-07-06T23:27:45.000-05:002009-07-06T23:27:45.000-05:00take a low paying job if you have to and PRAY the ...take a low paying job if you have to and PRAY the experience will help you move forward<br />OR, use the time you were in school to work on volunteer stuff etc<br /><br />if a nonprofit pays enough now to live, worry about now and not what a lower salary will do when ur looking for a job. it is perfectly acceptable to have a resume with a low salary for your FIRST job in a field, its expected that you make more as time goes on and that ur lookin for a new job to increase your pay. so if you can go nonprofit, get experience and pay the bills, go for it.<br /><br />plus, the economy sucks. ppl wont hold taking a job that keeps u alive, against u<br /><br />and good luck and be strongN Locahttp://arrozconbeans.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-30180080091853005952009-07-06T23:09:02.000-05:002009-07-06T23:09:02.000-05:00I also agree with what MzTeal said. And also, some...I also agree with what MzTeal said. And also, something I learned from Joyce Meyers, DO IT AFRAID. You must put your fear to the side and move forward toward achieving what you want. I have faith that everything will work our for you. DON'T GIVE UP!DeShanna Colemanhttp://shancole.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-7722900986866053082009-07-06T21:51:20.000-05:002009-07-06T21:51:20.000-05:00I agree with what Teal said about the receptionist...I agree with what Teal said about the receptionist thing.<br /><br />Also volunteering/interning is a good suggestion also. Good luck!Kels from Chitown!http://ncognegra.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-86699280751548129432009-07-06T19:46:27.000-05:002009-07-06T19:46:27.000-05:00join the paralegal association, and continue your ...join the paralegal association, and continue your search... approach this with the same determination that you approached school... something will happen... if worse comes to worse, go to law school.<br /><br />and also like i said the other day, start looking at other positions such as a receptionist position at law firms, at this point you need to get your foot in the door... Madamoiselle Tealhttp://mzteal.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1116322757781337794.post-52568032509907222512009-07-06T18:31:14.000-05:002009-07-06T18:31:14.000-05:00If you did volunteer for a few years, you'd ha...If you did volunteer for a few years, you'd have the experience needed to get those high paying jobs further down the track.<br /><br />It's a hard stretch for a few years, but then once you've got the experience, you can write your own ticket.Deb Orahhttp://debosofi.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.com