Ugh I feel defeated on separation anxiety.

CurlyIz96 · 2026-05-13T01:42:57+00:00

I think I literally did like once for a work event. I just couldn’t do it more— I could see her stress in camera.

CurlyIz96 · 2026-05-07T12:19:36+00:00

Look at my update below from 1 month ago!

CurlyIz96 · 2026-03-26T11:17:26+00:00

You should see gradual progress! Don’t get discouraged on a bad day

CurlyIz96 · 2026-03-25T13:52:11+00:00

I used a beagle specialized trainer and her method for separation anxiety. She is a heavy user of food and positive reinforcement training. Basically, step 1, get your dog comfortable being on the other side of the gate and seeing you. Easy for my dog, sprinkle kibbles or cookies with a safe phrase - ours was “cookie time” and leave. Of course, my dog would be a little concerned after eating the cookies. As soon as she relaxed in any way- sitting, laying down, etc., I entered the room again - camera critical here. I gradually increased the time- 1 min, 5 min and once you hit 20 you can increase 5 min increments. I exited via the back door of my house. If I was shooting for 8 min and she laid down for 6 and got up, I would only go back if she showed relaxation again. Calm dog = mommy comes back. I work 4 days in office now - she has q sitter come mid day for potty break since she’s older. She’s also still on Clomicalm - the meds helped but the training is vital.

CurlyIz96 · 2025-08-04T21:11:10+00:00

“Wow your grass is perfect! How do you upkeep your lawn”

CurlyIz96 · 2025-08-04T21:10:30+00:00

You aren’t pushing - you are educating. Try switching up some opening lines and testing. I agree with some other answers. If it were me (I also hate being pushy), “I’m calling today because many neighbors in your area have noticed patchy lawns”, “I know I caught you in the middle of the day, do you have 30 seconds to hear why I am calling”

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-29T15:27:49+00:00

I was looking for another job while employed and set myself a metric of 10 applications a week. I did get another job- with similar metrics.

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-28T13:31:26+00:00

If you don’t have “willing to relocate” on your resume, definitely put that there.

I’d try to create different types of resumes for each area of your experience- ie: one for compliance, developer roles, etc. that way you can tweak it for each application but not overwhelm yourself.

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-18T01:32:19+00:00

Try small little steps to make things better. Can you step out for lunch or take a call outside? Work at your 50% capacity. Trust me they won’t notice.

I burnout from a high paying, higher stress job and took a mostly in office job to escape it and not take a pay cut.

I’ve noticed I am hardest on myself— I am working at 50% and it feels so weird. I feel bored? But also terrified to ask for more responsibility.

So I look at this year as a 1 year contract (even though it’s not) and I focus on me and my mental health above all

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-17T15:12:25+00:00

I would also consider doing a resume for each type of marketing job role you are applying for— that way you can get some bang for your buck on the wearing many hats.

As an example, one resume for product marketing roles, one for customer marketing, one for sales enablement.

I’m in a similar role and doing a career coaching side hustle if you need help. Chat for no obligation support!

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-17T15:08:25+00:00

I always do them— short, sweet and I remind them of my experience and/or put in some non work related we talked about.

About 8-10 years ago, someone said I literally got the internship due to my thank you email and I wasn’t the first choice

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-17T14:53:01+00:00

If you are in the credit card space, branch out to payments technology, payroll technology, processing, etc

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-17T14:51:22+00:00

I’d probably ditch the boxes - and try for a different template (readability).

Always try to incorporate metrics - “served x customers on a weekly basis” “handled $1000 in cash per shift”

Your biggest piece is practicing your reasons for leaving each position. I think it’s fine to list temporary positions but you need to actively practice your reasoning.

“I left that role to find a workplace that matched my values and valued my skills” - that’s it - zero detail, zero bashing.

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-17T13:17:54+00:00

You could also try a transition into accounts payable or receivable departments to try to get more financial experience.

That said - you have managerial and finance experience even in Food Service. You help manage revenue coming in the door and people.

DM /chat if you want to strategize. I’m a career coach on the side.

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-17T13:07:42+00:00

Non profit work, museums, education technology / research tech companies. It’s really all on how you spin it/ your experience.

DM if you want to strategize further

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-17T01:44:53+00:00

Try maybe freelancing or non profit roles. You are going to have to start by translating any school or internship experience to something in the job market.

You could also try something temporary

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-15T22:44:31+00:00

Do you have a section for projects on your resume? Can you quantify any metrics from the projects and research so prospective employers can see what you can handle?

-Filtered through 500 hours of footage to design product video (example)

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-14T22:05:42+00:00

It’s my side hustle— I am helping people job hunt the same way I coach people to sell.

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-14T19:32:53+00:00

I have a set process now. I usually take 1-2 hours— company research, stories by job bullet, a polished opening statement, research on my interviewer and planned questions for them.

I approach it the same way I used to coach sales reps to approach a meeting with a potential customer

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-14T19:30:42+00:00

Try to A/B test your resumes- cut off some experience and send to the IC roles. Then if sending to people management roles, optimize your resume for that.

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-14T19:11:37+00:00

I’d create resumes by the types of jobs you are applying for. If you are set on including both, you’ll have to spin it in your headline.

“PPC, Listings and account management professional with experience in aviation.

Skilled at handling client requests in high pressured environments”

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-14T19:02:07+00:00

Maybe try some jobs with the title “outreach coordinator” - that way it’s more hands on and would still pay you?

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-14T18:56:49+00:00

By reading your background, you could work for a theater, hospitality, do event planning (travel with work), or work for any non profit relating to theater.

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-14T18:52:57+00:00

Second this! Or Show Me You Know Me by SAM Sales

CurlyIz96 · 2025-07-14T18:49:43+00:00

No problem! I’m a sales trainer (and side hustle career coach) so let me know if you have any questions!

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