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Dallas Lady

52 year old executive in a large company.   I have worked there for 16 years and climbed the corporate ladder here from middle management to the C-Suite.

Mother of a 17 year old son, his dad & I are divorced but have shared and raised him equally

Remarried 5 years ago to a great guy who is close enough to heaven for me

 

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How did you get to where you are now?

I grew up in a trailer in South Georgia.  My work experience as a teenager was babysitting and picking cotton & pecans.

I did go to a small state college.  And then I started my career at the bottom as a entry level clerical worker.

I worked hard and climbed the ladder one rung at a time.  Did I mention I worked hard -- very hard?  I worked harder than most.  I'm smart--but not smarter.  I'm just more determined and worked at it more.  When people play victim and moan about how the deck has been stacked against them, I just shake my head.  I have found that is too often an excuse from people who don't want it badly enough to change their bad choices and destructive patterns.

It is my opinion that success is achieved in thirds:  1/3 luck, 1/3 hard work, and 1/3 making good choices.  It takes some of each.

How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?

I'm stronger, more confident.  I have more faith in my survival skills.  I know I'm a problem solver, and I know that I won't let little things get in my way or stop me.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Retired....I hope.  Living in the southeast, amidst pine trees and hills.

a postcard to my younger self

Oh the places you'll go~!

my role models

None really.  I've always been self contained.

my posts

I forgot how much I loved this

Posted in home & garden, other topics on July 24, 2011
I'm all alone tonight in my house.  Mr. Dallas Lady is out of town for a few nights; Son of Dallas Lady is out with his friends and will spend night with his dad.read more »

The Face of Unemployment

Posted in work & money on July 08, 2011
We all know people and families who have been hurt in this recession. And when the piece of pie gets smaller, the table manners get worse. What should be our focus?read more »

McDonald’s Frozen Lemonade

Posted in home & garden, other topics on July 04, 2011
Go buy one. Rush home.read more »

Man Wins a $2 million lottery; Still Collecting Foodstamps

Posted in news, work & money on May 19, 2011

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_localdtw/20110518/ts_yblog_localdtw/2m-michigan-lottery-winner-defends-use-of-food-stamps

This makes my blood boil.  This attitude and sense of “eff you” by a segment of the US populace is why so many of us are revolting about entitlement programs.  Because…

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Tough love for job seekers

Posted in live it! lists, work & money on March 22, 2011
Straight talk from a vibrant senior executive about which job candidates tend to stand out from the pack, and why.read more »

my comments

Response to: She's 68. Should She Lie on her dating site profile?

Comment posted on May 22, 2012 at 11:16 pm:
"Misrepresenting oneself to maximize opportunities...is still misrepresentation. Lying, Yes we can keep our tongue in our cheeks, reframe the language with a smirk, and justify ourselves out the wazoo......but it doesn't change the lie. I still l..." (read comment)

Response to: She's 68. Should She Lie on her dating site profile?

Comment posted on May 22, 2012 at 7:24 am:
"No way. Any relationship that starts with a lie is unacceptable. And it's a poor rationalization to say its their (the men's) fault because their youth obsession created the need to lie. Who's youth obsession?? I wouldn't want a partner wh..." (read comment)

Response to: Is Staying in an Unsatisfying Marriage "Settling"?

Comment posted on May 20, 2012 at 6:17 pm:
"Honest and courageous isn't publically criticizing your husband, and stating he wont see it--and then feeling "judged" when the inappropriateness of the public nature is pointed out to you--and then failing to see the incredible irony of claiming "I..." (read comment)

Response to: Is Staying in an Unsatisfying Marriage "Settling"?

Comment posted on May 20, 2012 at 5:19 pm:
"The fact he doesnt come here isn't a justification.   You've still disrespected your husband publically in a way that is identifying.  He may not read these--but family and friends might.  All one has to do is google your name and get pointed rig..." (read comment)

Response to: Is Staying in an Unsatisfying Marriage "Settling"?

Comment posted on May 20, 2012 at 11:22 am:
"Something just occurred to me......your full name, picture, professional bio is on this blog.  And yet you posted your dissatisfaction with your marriage quite publically.  I'm sorry but that pisses me off FOR your husband.  Sharing somethings..." (read comment)