Edward Jones Maternity time?
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Thanks for all the great feedback. To bring some light to the situation w/out giving out too much:
- I’m not pursuing EJ “on a whim” or just to try it out; it’s something I’ve thought about for years. I have some relatives with the company (male) and there’s a good chance I could take over an office if I decide to move forward right now.
-My husband stays at home. No 12 hour daycare days here. In addition, I have a lot of family support
-We have mortgage, which gives us a little cushion while things get going.
Anyways, good points to think about.
Can you do it, yes. Should you do it, no. … but let’s face it, you have your mind already made up. Just tell us how it goes!
various and numerous health clubs and fitness membership organizations across all parts of the world are now offering yoga
tutorials, sessions and exercises.
It is to be noted that the enrollees for such tutorials and classes are rising very rapidly nowadays. But because there are
more people who do not have the luxury of time to spend freely on tutorials, it is imperative that yoga be offered through
different venues and portal.
To cater to the numerous people who are too busy at work and only find a little time after office hours to spare for such
relaxing tasks and exercise, there are a number of Web sites now that offer retreat
yoga tutorials and classes online.
Online yoga sites are so helpful and have been greatly patronized and visited. That is because some people are almost always
too busy at work during daytime and cannot really rush to their gyms after work hours.
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[quote=NewbieMcNewberson]Thanks for all the great feedback. To bring some light to the situation w/out giving out too much:
- I’m not pursuing EJ “on a whim” or just to try it out; it’s something I’ve thought about for years. I have some relatives with the company (male) and there’s a good chance I could take over an office if I decide to move forward right now.
-My husband stays at home. No 12 hour daycare days here. In addition, I have a lot of family support
-We have mortgage, which gives us a little cushion while things get going.
Anyways, good points to think about.
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That sounds like a better situation, especially with your husband watching the homefront. … If you want, PM me and I’ll give you the name of a female GA in the Jones home office who can set you up with women FAs who were in your situation and can give you some advice.
The flip side of all of the talk about the long hours and not being available (while definitely true), is that few other companies allow you to make your own schedule like Jones does. I am a relatively new guy that knows nothing about pregnancy, but if you:
A) Are interested in the business B) Have an adequate support system C) Insist on starting sooner rather than later ...then it may be a good fit. I wouldn't factor the opportunity to take over an office into your decision. If you aren't willing to start from scratch, I wouldn't take the plunge.[quote=SometimesNowhere]The flip side of all of the talk about the long hours and not being available (while definitely true), is that few other companies allow you to make your own schedule like Jones does. I am a relatively new guy that knows nothing about pregnancy, but if you:
A) Are interested in the business B) Have an adequate support system C) Insist on starting sooner rather than later ...then it may be a good fit. I wouldn't factor the opportunity to take over an office into your decision. If you aren't willing to start from scratch, I wouldn't take the plunge. [/quote] Would you clarify what you mean by this. Are you saying that starting from scratch is preferred over taking over an office? McNewbie: We obviously don't know enough about your situation to make an adequate recommendation. Kind of like the guy that comes in and says what do you recommend I do with my money. More information is needed before we can give an appropriate answer. I wouldn't divulge that on these boards. I will say from what little we do know you might be better able to handle the situation than most. If your husband can stay at home with the child then that is huge. If you will live and work in the same community that is huge. The thing that this job does offer is flexibility, work nights, work weekends, schedule your appointments around important family events. When you're in the office work. You will have to work your a** off even if you have the luxury of taking over an office, the bigger the better! The thing that nobody gets when they are getting ready to start is that this is VERY hard to be successful in. People tell you that and you hear it but you have no idea! Kind of like child birth.Talk about schedule flexibility all you want, but you're putting in 60 hour weeks regardless. Whether its from 11am-9pm, or 5pm-4am you will be working LONNGGG weeks. You mention you are still relatively new which means there's probably a bright red cherry kool-aid stain above your top lip, but when it comes to pregnancy and taking care of a newborn (This situation is obviously different since the husband will be staying at home) I bet most mothers would prefer a consistent 9-5, 40 hr a week job over a choose-your-own-hours 60 hour week.The flip side of all of the talk about the long hours and not being available (while definitely true), is that few other companies allow you to make your own schedule like Jones does.
I’m suprised that nobobdy actually answered her question about what does Jones do.
Newb - FMLA does kick in with Jones. They won't put a Transitional Rep in your office if you're new. Mostly because you won't have an office. Now, if you were to take over a book of say $40 million, then they might. You're pay is going to be based on several different things, but in essence they'll come up with a fair, but albeit low paycheck for you. They'll also make you exempt from any of the performance measures so that you don't go lose your job due to lack of performance while on maternity leave. They really are flexible with it. Other than the difficulty of being pregnant (not that I've ever personally experienced it) while trying to work, I think it would be OK if you wanted to move forward. Especially if you have relatives in the biz who would be willing to do a Goodknight program with you. I wouldn't let pregnancy stand in the way of starting. It's going to be difficult no matter when you do it. I think starting with a newborn is much easier than starting with a 4 year old. Newborns eat, sleep, and poop. 4 year olds eat, play, talk incessently, run around, get in trouble, color on the walls, interrupt meetings... Then when they get in school you've got a whole new set of responsibilities there. BTW, your newborn won't remember if you're gone for 10 hours a day. Your 5 year old will. I say go for it.[quote=Spaceman Spiff]I’m suprised that nobobdy actually answered her question about what does Jones do.
Newb - FMLA does kick in with Jones. They won't put a Transitional Rep in your office if you're new. Mostly because you won't have an office. Now, if you were to take over a book of say $40 million, then they might. You're pay is going to be based on several different things, but in essence they'll come up with a fair, but albeit low paycheck for you. They'll also make you exempt from any of the performance measures so that you don't go lose your job due to lack of performance while on maternity leave. They really are flexible with it. Other than the difficulty of being pregnant (not that I've ever personally experienced it) while trying to work, I think it would be OK if you wanted to move forward. Especially if you have relatives in the biz who would be willing to do a Goodknight program with you. I wouldn't let pregnancy stand in the way of starting. It's going to be difficult no matter when you do it. I think starting with a newborn is much easier than starting with a 4 year old. Newborns eat, sleep, and poop. 4 year olds eat, play, talk incessently, run around, get in trouble, color on the walls, interrupt meetings... Then when they get in school you've got a whole new set of responsibilities there. BTW, your newborn won't remember if you're gone for 10 hours a day. Your 5 year old will. I say go for it. [/quote] In context, I have to agree with Spiff. Life only gives you so many opportunities at success. Please just remember to take it easy if so ordered or even suggested by your OBGYN. I still believe it will give you an unfair advantage with the door knocking!![quote=Spaceman Spiff]I’m suprised that nobobdy actually answered her question about what does Jones do.
Newb - FMLA does kick in with Jones. They won't put a Transitional Rep in your office if you're new. Mostly because you won't have an office. Now, if you were to take over a book of say $40 million, then they might. You're pay is going to be based on several different things, but in essence they'll come up with a fair, but albeit low paycheck for you. They'll also make you exempt from any of the performance measures so that you don't go lose your job due to lack of performance while on maternity leave. They really are flexible with it. Other than the difficulty of being pregnant (not that I've ever personally experienced it) while trying to work, I think it would be OK if you wanted to move forward. Especially if you have relatives in the biz who would be willing to do a Goodknight program with you. I wouldn't let pregnancy stand in the way of starting. It's going to be difficult no matter when you do it. I think starting with a newborn is much easier than starting with a 4 year old. Newborns eat, sleep, and poop. 4 year olds eat, play, talk incessently, run around, get in trouble, color on the walls, interrupt meetings... Then when they get in school you've got a whole new set of responsibilities there. BTW, your newborn won't remember if you're gone for 10 hours a day. Your 5 year old will. I say go for it. [/quote] That's funnier than sh*t right there, but Spiff don't underestimate the importance of bonding with your child at a very, very early age.[quote=jkl1v1n6][quote=Spaceman Spiff]I’m suprised that nobobdy actually answered her question about what does Jones do.
Newb - FMLA does kick in with Jones. They won't put a Transitional Rep in your office if you're new. Mostly because you won't have an office. Now, if you were to take over a book of say $40 million, then they might. You're pay is going to be based on several different things, but in essence they'll come up with a fair, but albeit low paycheck for you. They'll also make you exempt from any of the performance measures so that you don't go lose your job due to lack of performance while on maternity leave. They really are flexible with it. Other than the difficulty of being pregnant (not that I've ever personally experienced it) while trying to work, I think it would be OK if you wanted to move forward. Especially if you have relatives in the biz who would be willing to do a Goodknight program with you. I wouldn't let pregnancy stand in the way of starting. It's going to be difficult no matter when you do it. I think starting with a newborn is much easier than starting with a 4 year old. Newborns eat, sleep, and poop. 4 year olds eat, play, talk incessently, run around, get in trouble, color on the walls, interrupt meetings... Then when they get in school you've got a whole new set of responsibilities there. BTW, your newborn won't remember if you're gone for 10 hours a day. Your 5 year old will. I say go for it. [/quote] That's funnier than sh*t right there, but Spiff don't underestimate the importance of bonding with your child at a very, very early age. [/quote] She could carry the kid around in one of those reverse backpack harness thingies. Bonding, good workout, and instantly turn cold knocking into warm knocking all in one!!You've obviously never had to run a meeting while a client breastfeeds 2 feet from your face.Newborns eat, sleep, and poop. 4 year olds eat, play, talk incessently, run around, get in trouble, color on the walls, interrupt meetings…
You've obviously never had to run a meeting while a client breastfeeds 2 feet from your face.[/quote] Was she hot? That's like a freebie! How do you keep eye contact?[quote=Spaceman Spiff]Newborns eat, sleep, and poop. 4 year olds eat, play, talk incessently, run around, get in trouble, color on the walls, interrupt meetings…
Spaceman - thanks for addressing my question
Everybody else - thanks for the feedback. Should be an interesting ride. If the baby fever takes over and we do decide to just go for it, I’ll keep you updated. But I think you’ve all sufficiently scared me to perhaps wait it out for at least a few months into the position. (Would I rather be puking at KYC, or Eval Grad?) Kind of a toss up. No pun intended.
You've obviously never had to run a meeting while a client breastfeeds 2 feet from your face.[/quote] Was she hot? That's like a freebie! How do you keep eye contact?[/quote] It was a repressed memory that I had hoped to never speak about again, until I saw this thread. The hot ones never make it that public[quote=3rdyrp2][quote=Spaceman Spiff]Newborns eat, sleep, and poop. 4 year olds eat, play, talk incessently, run around, get in trouble, color on the walls, interrupt meetings…
“And anoymous…Some people have to work…Just because my wife and I both have to work to afford to live and we have to put our child in daycare to do it…doesn’t make us bad parents…and sure as hell doesn’t mean were not good one’s either…I’m an excellent father…and i’m still kicking butt…”
Sorry, but I'm not buying it. Some people do have to work. However, in most situations, two people are working because it's a lifestyle choice and not a necessity. The second income is usually going to a combination of day care expenses and "stuff". By the way, I did not say that putting your kid in daycare made you a bad parent. I said that it makes you a good parent if you believe that it makes you a good parent. Parents have to make the decision as to what is best for their own family. There was no way that my kids were going to daycare. However, that was my personal choice and I'm not saying that others should make that same choice. I do think that those who believe that they don't have a choice in the matter are usually wrong.