.now I consider my self a pretty tolerant person and pretty
>easily "walked all over" and I "trained" another LC: gave her my forms so
>she could open her own "shop" all at the only remuneration of taking away
>clients...i still  have my reputation but have lost out on potential
>revenue........
>
>SOooooooooooo, do I roll out the red carpet and let her stick it to me or
>do i kindly say get lost?

been there done that.  Ruthy I REALLY mean this -- do us all a favour and
say NO to this woman.  She can NEVER EVER (yes I am yelling) get enough
information to be a good breastfeeding counsellor (let alone lactation
consultant) if she shadows you for a short period. All she gains is the
reflection from your reputation.  "Well you know I trained with Ruthy...."
Uh Uh, do NOT do this.  You do not need the aggravation, she does not
deserve the reflected respectability. My experience says all you will reap
is grief.   You are not alone with this situation believe me!!!
--"Without interest and passion nothing great has ever happened in history.
Hegel"
               Rhoda Taylor, B.A., IBCLC   Duncan, B.C., Canada--