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Old 12-14-2008, 09:21 PM
 
Location: South Dakota
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After years of following in the footsteps of my past I have decided to let go of everything and move forward -- starting anew and leaving the past to rest. I'm a 24 year old single mom of a little girl (soon to be 5) so I'm looking for a LARGE amount of information regarding good schools (possibly with an after school care program), childcare, non-denominational churches with youth programs, and of course, good neighborhoods to browse for apartments or modular homes. My price range is anything up to about $700.00 for a two bedroom - preferrably with washer and dryer hookups -- if that price is possible
I have a few aunts and uncles in Oregon City and I've been there twice to visit -- I know it's where I'm meant to call home!
As for careers -- any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated on that aspect as well. I have been in customer service since I started working when I was 14 and have been in banking for the last 3 years and LOVE it! Of course a job in which I could work out of my home (doing website maintenance, data entry, or anything of the home-based work environment) would be ideal being that I am a single mom... but those 'real' jobs are hard to come by
Anyway -- please throw out any suggestions!!! Thanks!!!
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Old 12-18-2008, 02:28 PM
 
Location: South Dakota
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Any advice? Anyone?
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Old 12-18-2008, 06:05 PM
 
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It's a pretty lean job market, krd122. I'd suggest that you start with perusing Oregonian Live. You'll get a feel for what is up and down in the job market.

It's a bit gloomy but you have youth and energy which can go a long way in today's workplace. Try some jobs that you might not really want for a long time as they might open other ideas for you or even get you a lead or two for what you really want to do.

When my wife and I moved here 3 years ago her job contacts were getting to know people who were networking. It's not a money maker to network, but it can sure offer you opportunity.

Keep a positive mental attitude and don't give up - often, it's just before you feel it's hopeless that you really get surprised. Good luck.
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