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Jamie Nacht Farrell
I don't hate to travel, but I hate being apart from my husband. I'm unsure if its how I was raised (my parents did not travel for business and were / still are always together) or just that we've only been together for 7 years; regardless - I'm averaging traveling about 20 days out of 30 over a month time. I'm not happy about it; but at this juncture no other option. Anyone else ever feel this way? I almost beginning to resent clients that I'm traveling to; which is awful - any thoughts?
66 weeks ago from Consultants R US, Travel for Business, Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups and Location Independent3 more
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
Jamie Nacht Farrell:
Apologies for taking so long to get back but I was traveling ( ; figures. To address over all first; My "home" as I consider it is in South ...MoreApologies for taking so long to get back but I was traveling ( ; figures. To address over all first; My "home" as I consider it is in South Florida - this is where we own our house. FOr the past 2 years, we've been living in Dallas. I really could care less about being tied to the community here as we are moving home over the next few months (ok, in about 6 months), but it's the 'interim' that sucks and Ihave to travel all the time. When I'm in FL, this will not happen as much, so really - all I need is to develop some patience... not my strong suit. The other side of this is that we've been spoiled; we've always worked together and thus are not only used to being together all the time at home, but at work as well; so this has been a bit more jarring. It seems that many people (I know a lot of consultants) travel from M-TH every week, but we have both made the conscious decision that we would hate that/not to do it.
@Rick - I am definitely keeping my eyes "open" for an opportunity - I actually have several of them and am acting as a COO right now for a business that is looking for me to sign on FT. That said, the job is in Chicago and I'm not willing to move there (or anywhere else but back to FL) for that matter. I've been told by several recruiters, NYU's career coach, etc. that I don't need to take a job afar because based on track record, I should be able to get whatever I want in FL; again - just no patience...and unsure I'm looking to go back to work UNLESS the "team" is the right one as I know I would be taking a large paycut going back to any company in really any role.
@Tom - you definitely dont sound like a DICK ( ; and you are 100% right on looking at different options. I've been doing so and really just need to be patient is key.
@Jen - your advice is perfect...and I'm the itiot - because I "cant say no". I guess this is one area where ambition and money is a downfall. Funny, because I thought I was at a point where I had found a solid "balance" and then BOOM - got slammed with 4 opps I couldn't say no to. What I am going to do this weekend is go through all jobs and schedule out. Good call.
@Jeff - I like the idea of the "lever", that said - unfortunately my areas of expertise are truly training and managing sales and marketing depts; I need to be there. So, while I could make the decision NOT to travel there - it would affect the company and my performance and I'm not willing to let that happen. I do like the idea though and for different types of projects, will definitely employ.
@Thelma - another great idea and we do this usually once / month. When I go to business in FL, we usually stay at the Ritz for a couple days first. In NY, we do the same. Unfortunately, I have 4 weeks of non stop right now and i like to be in Dallas on the weekends b/c I love my doggie almost as much as my husband -hahahaha.
65 weeks ago
@Rick - I am definitely keeping my eyes "open" for an opportunity - I actually have several of them and am acting as a COO right now for a business that is looking for me to sign on FT. That said, the job is in Chicago and I'm not willing to move there (or anywhere else but back to FL) for that matter. I've been told by several recruiters, NYU's career coach, etc. that I don't need to take a job afar because based on track record, I should be able to get whatever I want in FL; again - just no patience...and unsure I'm looking to go back to work UNLESS the "team" is the right one as I know I would be taking a large paycut going back to any company in really any role.
@Tom - you definitely dont sound like a DICK ( ; and you are 100% right on looking at different options. I've been doing so and really just need to be patient is key.
@Jen - your advice is perfect...and I'm the itiot - because I "cant say no". I guess this is one area where ambition and money is a downfall. Funny, because I thought I was at a point where I had found a solid "balance" and then BOOM - got slammed with 4 opps I couldn't say no to. What I am going to do this weekend is go through all jobs and schedule out. Good call.
@Jeff - I like the idea of the "lever", that said - unfortunately my areas of expertise are truly training and managing sales and marketing depts; I need to be there. So, while I could make the decision NOT to travel there - it would affect the company and my performance and I'm not willing to let that happen. I do like the idea though and for different types of projects, will definitely employ.
@Thelma - another great idea and we do this usually once / month. When I go to business in FL, we usually stay at the Ritz for a couple days first. In NY, we do the same. Unfortunately, I have 4 weeks of non stop right now and i like to be in Dallas on the weekends b/c I love my doggie almost as much as my husband -hahahaha.
65 weeks ago
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Have you thought about working to build a network/system that would work for you? It seems that you have a great business, but if you stop flying ...MoreHave you thought about working to build a network/system that would work for you? It seems that you have a great business, but if you stop flying around so much and in essence, "stop working", will you revenue stream still come in or would it stop? Taking the time in building such a system would allow you and your husband to enjoy life together, as it's meant to be. Don't want to sound like a salesman here, but I have such an opportunity that is extremely easy. Just takes diligence and persistence. Just something to ponder. Visit my website (http://www.blakegates.com) Or call me, 513-393-1835 if you would like more information.
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Rosanne Ferruggia
Anyone know if there is something similar to this feature in Drupal? http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/facebook-comments-for-wordpress/
57 weeks ago from Drupal
tom:
As Ted said you should be able to do what you want with fbconnect you may also want to check out
Drupal for Facebook
MoreAs Ted said you should be able to do what you want with fbconnect you may also want to check out
Drupal for Facebook
http://drupal.org/project/fb
http://www.drupalforfacebook.org/content/tour
57 weeks ago
Drupal for Facebook
MoreAs Ted said you should be able to do what you want with fbconnect you may also want to check out
Drupal for Facebook
http://drupal.org/project/fb
http://www.drupalforfacebook.org/content/tour
57 weeks ago
Ed Ferrigan
I am currently using iWeb for my website and I love it because it is so easy to maintain. What I am missing is a discussion board. Is there a way to embed Drupal in my site? I'd be interested in talking with someone who knows how to make this work and if it can't how much it would cost to take my current site and convert it to a site that can use Drupal. Thanks Ed
75 weeks ago from Drupal
Ryan Healy recommended this
tom:
I think you might misunderstand what drupal is. This is why I asked why you want to change.
Are you familiar with wordpress that is a dumb down ...MoreI think you might misunderstand what drupal is. This is why I asked why you want to change.
Are you familiar with wordpress that is a dumb down version of drupal.
You can do your site in less than an hour with the exception of the theme which if you pick a contribb them it will not effect you
74 weeks ago
Are you familiar with wordpress that is a dumb down ...MoreI think you might misunderstand what drupal is. This is why I asked why you want to change.
Are you familiar with wordpress that is a dumb down version of drupal.
You can do your site in less than an hour with the exception of the theme which if you pick a contribb them it will not effect you
74 weeks ago
peter yaworski:
Hi Ed,
Drupal is software for your server - it isn't mac or windows dependent. Rather, if your server has php, mysql and apache, you can install ...MoreHi Ed,
Drupal is software for your server - it isn't mac or windows dependent. Rather, if your server has php, mysql and apache, you can install it and set up your site.
dreamweaver is essentially a high end text editor and 110% different from drupal - its not even apples to oranges, its apples to gold plated underwear (the underwear being drupal). Tom is bang on when he says wordpress is a waterdown version of drupal.
I do develop drupal sites. I've become a fan of yours and will send you a quote.
-pete
74 weeks ago
Drupal is software for your server - it isn't mac or windows dependent. Rather, if your server has php, mysql and apache, you can install ...MoreHi Ed,
Drupal is software for your server - it isn't mac or windows dependent. Rather, if your server has php, mysql and apache, you can install it and set up your site.
dreamweaver is essentially a high end text editor and 110% different from drupal - its not even apples to oranges, its apples to gold plated underwear (the underwear being drupal). Tom is bang on when he says wordpress is a waterdown version of drupal.
I do develop drupal sites. I've become a fan of yours and will send you a quote.
-pete
74 weeks ago
peter yaworski
Hi All,
I was kinda disappointed by the lack of discussion so i thought i might try and spark one. I recently created a video tutorial on using the Gmap and Location module to set up a postal code search using views. It's available here http://lb.cm/Z3C. However, I've had decent traffic through google of people looking for "gmap drupal search proximity video tutorial" but no one has watched it start to finish - any ideas why and suggestions on how to improve for the next one? don't hold back.
76 weeks ago from Drupal
peter yaworski:
thanks for the heads up on the share and save, didn't notice that before but i didn't test it exhaustively - i was focused on trying to figure out ...Morethanks for the heads up on the share and save, didn't notice that before but i didn't test it exhaustively - i was focused on trying to figure out why it wasn't working with fire fox but i wonder if it was a z-index thing there too...
Once I have the feed set up, i'll definitely let you know (and i'll pass along word of the other tutorials before that). Are there any drupal sites you are working on?
76 weeks ago
Once I have the feed set up, i'll definitely let you know (and i'll pass along word of the other tutorials before that). Are there any drupal sites you are working on?
76 weeks ago
tom:
Right now not really.
I threw up drupalcampct.org one weekend this month but it's pretty basic. I currently manage a couple and am working on a ...MoreRight now not really.
I threw up drupalcampct.org one weekend this month but it's pretty basic. I currently manage a couple and am working on a personal start up. You?
76 weeks ago
I threw up drupalcampct.org one weekend this month but it's pretty basic. I currently manage a couple and am working on a ...MoreRight now not really.
I threw up drupalcampct.org one weekend this month but it's pretty basic. I currently manage a couple and am working on a personal start up. You?
76 weeks ago
tom
Myself and three other organizers are putting on Connecticut's first ever Drupal Camp @ Yale Saturday, August 28th, 2010 for more info you can go to http://drupalcampct.org/
80 weeks ago from Drupal
blake hall recommended this
DougVann:
Man! That's so awesome! I'd love to be there. Crazy thing is that there are numerous events around that time. DrupalCon CPH is right up against ...MoreMan! That's so awesome! I'd love to be there. Crazy thing is that there are numerous events around that time. DrupalCon CPH is right up against that, and DrupalCamp BOONE in NC and DrupalCamp Dallas at OpenCamp is also the same weekend! When I was at DrupalCamp CO 1month ago the Chicago Camp was the same weekend. When I was at DrupalCamp WI last week the NY City Camp was the same weekend!
Whoa!! Who knew that years down the road that we'd have major events stacked on top each other!
I'll be in Dallas speaking at http://openca.mp and the Dallas Camp.
I'm sure your camp will be awesome and I certainly hope I have no conflicts next year!
- DV
80 weeks ago
Whoa!! Who knew that years down the road that we'd have major events stacked on top each other!
I'll be in Dallas speaking at http://openca.mp and the Dallas Camp.
I'm sure your camp will be awesome and I certainly hope I have no conflicts next year!
- DV
80 weeks ago
tom:
Thanks!
Yeah there's just so much going on with Drupal now. We're actually considering one in January next. Have a great time in Dallas and maybe ...MoreThanks!
Yeah there's just so much going on with Drupal now. We're actually considering one in January next. Have a great time in Dallas and maybe we will see you the next time.
79 weeks ago
Yeah there's just so much going on with Drupal now. We're actually considering one in January next. Have a great time in Dallas and maybe ...MoreThanks!
Yeah there's just so much going on with Drupal now. We're actually considering one in January next. Have a great time in Dallas and maybe we will see you the next time.
79 weeks ago
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