Saturday, January 3, 2009

Being my own boss

Before I started the Nu Skin business, I was working a full time job in Iowa City that required me to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift rotation. To tell you the truth, I loved it. I loved all the overtime, I liked the people, I liked my daily duties. I was a workaholic. I married and became pregnant and thought everything would work out fine with the rotating shifts and daycare. I had complications with the pregnancy and ended up being off work for 5 months with two different surgeries. I had perfect attendance at my JOB before this and disability/maternity leave do not technically count on attendance.

To make a long story short, I returned to work the 1st week of January of 06. It was so nice to get back to work so I did not get a “mommy brain” as I called it. Garrett, my son had a slight fever the 3rd week of January and being a new mom with a preemie I called in and asked for vacation. We had a team rule, that if you found someone off the system to cover you, it would not be counted as an absence, so that is what I did.

Two weeks later, I received my pay check and sure enough there was an absence. I asked my boss and he told me that it was not good for people to abuse the attendance policy!! For someone that had put their everything into their work for the last 4 years I thought it was time to take action.

I started looking for additional streams of income. I already had it in my mind I was going to quit once I found the right vehicle. I put my name on the Internet for stay at home work and I received many calls from people. Nothing sounded good until about the end of February I called one lady back. She sounded like she cared enough to help me and be trusted, so I joined.

I started my own business with Nu Skin at the beginning of March 06. I was able to replace my income within 7 months. I was able to FIRE MY BOSS and help other people like me that are looking to build more income and be their own boss, while doing it in the comfort of their own home. I make my own hours and I am able to spend time with my now 3 year old and newborn.

I was driven by a strong “why” and that is how I did it so quickly.

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3 comments:

  1. I read every word, Kim! Couldn't put your story down.

    Congratulations for being a person who's able to make strong decisions. You're decisive and persistent and so successful!

    Warmly,

    Dianne

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  2. Way to go, Kim!! You and I are very lucky to have found such a strong company and a helpful team to grow our home business. Cheers to you, and cheers to NuSkin!
    Sue

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  3. That's the way Kim. Keep up the good work for on helping other realize their dreams.

    Kathy

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