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Date: | Sat, 1 Jun 1996 12:29:20 PDT |
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It has been a long time since I have been on lactnet. We have a new carrier and I have had lots of trouble logging on-but finally figured it out and am excited to be recieving mail again. (Although my son made a comment like-"Oh, no! Mom's getting Lactnets again. Now no one will be able to get near the computer)
To make a long story short, I am an LC in Orange County, NY and have been had 2 part time jobs over the last 5 years in a hospital and with a WIC agency. In December, the hospital experienced some bugetary problems and, seeing the handwriting on the wall, I left that position-although I discovered I was to be terminated anyway. I found out a few weeks ago that, also because of serious budget difficulties, my position at WIC will also be ending as of June 20th. Needless to say, I am very upset by all of this and would love to hear others ideas on how to continue to make a living in the field of lactation. Although my supervisor at WIC is desperately looking for a grant (anyone out there know of any?) I am fearful that I may need to go it on my own. Of the many LCs I have spoken to, I don't know any who is making enough money to get by. Having 3 of our 5 children in college next year makes income a necessity!!
Anyone out there have any insight on either jobs in lower NY State or other ideas. Although I am not a nurse, I come well recommended by my supervisors. I am only afraid that my time in the field of lactation is over and since I have been doing this since 1986, I have very few ideas on how to proceed. You can email me privately, rather that take up room here. If anyone else wants to know what I come up with, email me and I'll share any information I recieve.
TIA for your support and Ideas.
Barbara Leshin-Zucker, IBCLC
Highland Mills, NY
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