I have been thinking for months about what I going to do about working in the future. I don't want to go to another 9-5 corporate job where they own you and you may get laid off at any given time. I want freedom. I want to do something I enjoy. I want to help people. I want to spend time with my kids. I don't want my baby to wind up in daycare. I don't want to give away 2/3 of my paycheck to childcare. I want to attend all my kids doctors appointments and functions. I want to be there for them when they are sick with the flu. I want to feel like my experience is helping someone. I want to feel personal pride and satisfaction in my work.
I think I found my calling. For over a year now and since my adoption attorneys met me, they were very sure I should work in the adoption field. I should be an adoption advertising specialist and help people pursuing independent adoption to place ads, create profiles and talk to potentional birthmothers. They said I am so good at it, I have to try it. So many people have told me I would be great at it, not even knowing me very well or what my lawyers were saying. So I am going to go for it. I have been assisting people for months on the phone for free-strangers who just needed help. A friend of mine who used a similiar service in 2007 is faxing me some info and my attorneys are nice enough to sit down with my next week and allow me to ask them all kinds of questions so I can get the ball rolling! That is so nice of them-I know they are busy!
I have lots to do. I am creating an e-book I can send to potential clients, I will probably design a website, register a business name with the county, open a bank account, start networking with other adoption attorneys and social workers, etc. It's exciting! I know it may take a few months to build a bit of a business, but I am prepared for that.
I believe in independent adoption so much, I am choosing to make it my life's work, wish me luck as I begin my career as an independent adoption advertising consultant (That's a mouthful!)
1 comment:
Joanne
That is an awesome idea. Since you first shared with me what you learned on your adoption journey to Jenna I thought you would be good at it. I have even thought about asking you if I could hire you. Where do I sign up?
Good Luck
Janet
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