Without even trying!!!!!
OK those of you that know me personally know that I sit on a ton of event committees, usually for non-profits benefitting kids. Yes, it is VERY rewarding but there is no paycheck. This has not been an issue for us. Also, for about three years I've been coordinating weddings and school carnivals and what not.
(That was supposed to earn me money too, LOL, but by the time I finished covering my expenses etc it ended up just being favors for friends. Again, no paycheck wasn't an issue. We're not 'rich' but we are comfortable. And my husband knows better than to ask me to EVER go back to a 9 to 5 desk job, heh heh, so it's a good thing he makes good dough.) And the friends that I've done favors for are highly placed enough in the community that I've got a ton of aces in the hole.
For instance, 2 years ago I coordinated a pancake breakfast for my daughter's school. Prior to that time, the lazy asses who were on the committee had brought in about $400 profit. The year I served, we brought in $3,200. HELLO!!!!!
Well, last week I was called by the Executive Director of a local chapter of a nationally known non-profit and asked to come in and sit for an interview. The position title is Director of Events. (YEAHH)
I was pretty upfront, as they knew me anyway, and I said listen y'all--I've *never* been paid to sit on one of these committees; it's been strictly voluntary. So if y'all are looking for someone who's got experience as a PAID non-profit event planner, I'm not your girl. I gave them a page of references they could contact, but like I said, I was pretty ambivalent about it.
No problem, they said.
I said, Listen y'all, I've got a 12 year old and a tenth month old, as as far as I'm concerned they will always be my first priority. I never had to put the 12 year old in daycare and I really don't wanna put the ten month old in daycare either. I have no family out here, and I'm a full-time mom. Besides, I said, I really need to get back to school and finish my degree.
No problem, they said.
This is an exempt (salaried) position (management). You can work from home if you want. As long as the events are coordinated and properly handled we don't care if we never see you in the office.
WHAT THE #*$(&@ , I said? Are you serious?
No problem, they said.
OK by now I am baffled. All of my excuses for not working (LOL) have gone out the window. And this is a PRIMO position. It really doesn't pay much at all ($35,000 +) but the benefits and perks are out of this world.
To make a long story short, I'm supposed to meet with the Board of Directors on Friday, where they will probably make me a job offer.
*****I just wanted to tell you all, especially you at-home moms, to get your asses out there and serve on committes. Contact a non-profit in your area and volunteer 10 hours a month. You will meet the most amazing people.
Community service is vital to your personal growth after you depart from the JWs. Contrary to what they told you, selling books and magazines is NOT community service.
I will keep you updated. Cross your fingers for me.
Lisa