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pjmw
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Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:57 pm |
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Sounds like you are at peace with the decision and things are falling into place. Best of luck to you and your husband:)
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BCJean
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Location: California
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Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:57 pm |
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I think you are going to be happy in your new occupation. Unlike what most people think, bakery cakes are not all done exactly the way the book shows. There are many orders where the customer wants an, original just for them, cake. You as the decorator are free to design it however you wish. I have yet to work for a company or bakery who would not let me design cakes in my own style.
Good Luck to you and may you find a whole new love in the world of cake decorating. |
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travelingcakeplate
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Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:07 pm |
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Hi.
Sorry to hear of your husband's job loss. I hope he finds an even better position very soon.
I am certain you will enjoy your new job. Their cakes look as awesome as yours do.
Best wishes and many prayers.
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loriemoms
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Sat Jul 19, 2008 5:54 am |
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Thanks guys! You are all SO terrific!
Leslie: Good luck with your schooling!! I want to try to go to Wake Tech next year and do thier baking cert. Just trying to find time! (they only have day classes) |
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2Cupcakes
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Location: Kentucky
Birthday: Jul 28
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Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:35 am |
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Congrats on your career move. You seem so relieved now and that says a lot. You deserve to be happy in what you do. I know changing jobs is a very difficult decision and I wish you the best. 
Please post a link to ebay if you do decide to sell anything.
Again good luck with everything and I hope your DH finds a job he can be excited about also. |
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ncdessertdiva
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Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:49 am |
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Thanks, Lorie, Alamance Community College is also increasing their Bakery and Pastry offerings, too, so I hope to specialize in that in the near future. They are supposed to be installing a "store-front bakery" at the school dedicated to the baking and pastry arts. I think their program will be tailored after Wake Tech's program. I'm so excited about my classes this fall!
Good luck to your husband, I hope he finds something he loves!
Please stay in touch, who knows maybe one day we'll work together!
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wgoat5
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Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:07 am |
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I know how you feel.. I just closed "shop" also. My mind wasn't allowing me to be happy anymore. My kids and DH were suffering from cake rage LOL... I am still going through some stuff but it feels better not to worry anymore 
((((((((hugs))))))))) to you
I feel ya my friend |
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sweettoothmom
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Location: 9 months of Frozen Tundra
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Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:40 am |
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I hope that you find yourself in a better place. I have a friend who has a shop in Louisiana. She says it is a day to day struggle trying to cover costs and make things more cost effectively without cutting those all too important corners.
Another thought, isnt it possible just to say no to some orders. Find a happy comfort zone 6 cakes a week or whatever your comfort level is and then refuse to take anymore orders than that? That is the best part of being the "boss" you should be able to say yes or no. Now I realize you wont have a steady stream of cake orders but shouldnt there be a ceiling?
Does anyone have any thoughts? |
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tonedna
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Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:54 am |
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Thats the reason I dont want my own bakery.. Everyone tells me why dont you!..And this is why!
I work there 2 days a week. Do all the details from my house. I am the head designer and get paid better than any of the other people. I do the weddings and I dont have to deliver them. Plus I have an assistant.. What else can be better. Plus I have a life!
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johnson6ofus
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Just a thought---- someone may PAY out to "buy" your business. Like ad a link to your website referring your clients elsewhere, and "forwarding" your disconnected phone to a former "competitor". It might be worth a few bucks to you, and drum up business for someone else. Hopefully, it would be someone you would feel comfortable referring to....
In business sales, it is referred to as "goodwill". |
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sweettoothmom
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loriemoms
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Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:21 pm |
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| sweettoothmom wrote: | I hope that you find yourself in a better place. I have a friend who has a shop in Louisiana. She says it is a day to day struggle trying to cover costs and make things more cost effectively without cutting those all too important corners.
Another thought, isnt it possible just to say no to some orders. Find a happy comfort zone 6 cakes a week or whatever your comfort level is and then refuse to take anymore orders than that? That is the best part of being the "boss" you should be able to say yes or no. Now I realize you wont have a steady stream of cake orders but shouldnt there be a ceiling?
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That is true, you can take a week off here and there, but when you have to pay bills from your business, you have to keep orders coming...so there is no day off. I Have worked when I was sick, thrown out my back or just plan tired. I am looking forward to having days off! |
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loriemoms
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Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:24 pm |
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| johnson6ofus wrote: | Just a thought---- someone may PAY out to "buy" your business. Like ad a link to your website referring your clients elsewhere, and "forwarding" your disconnected phone to a former "competitor". It might be worth a few bucks to you, and drum up business for someone else. Hopefully, it would be someone you would feel comfortable referring to....
In business sales, it is referred to as "goodwill". |
Actually, the person I am going to work for, I have added her link to my web site. I am just doing it because she is doing so much for me, and didnt ask for any money for it. (Besides, I really like her and am enjoying the few days i have worked for her already (I am working part time for her now while I finish out my weddings) that I will do anything for her!
I may put a link on my web site of stuff I am selling though!!!! (will be sure to post it when i am ready to sell it!) for all the locals here...luckilly I did well on ebay and most of my character pans are now gone! Yeah!! |
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loriemoms
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Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:25 pm |
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| ncdessertdiva wrote: | Thanks, Lorie, Alamance Community College is also increasing their Bakery and Pastry offerings, too, so I hope to specialize in that in the near future. They are supposed to be installing a "store-front bakery" at the school dedicated to the baking and pastry arts. I think their program will be tailored after Wake Tech's program. I'm so excited about my classes this fall!
Good luck to your husband, I hope he finds something he loves!
Please stay in touch, who knows maybe one day we'll work together!
Leslie |
That is so terrific, Leslie! I hope we have another Raleigh Area get together again! I really enjoyed the one we had last fall. I am waiting for Doug to organize another (grin) |
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ncdessertdiva
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Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:22 pm |
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Hi Loriemoms,
What is your website?
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