It was interesting to me to see all of you guys have similar things going on in your life (and for those of you that don't, I'm sure you can relate at least one time in your life haha). As I read the comments I was actually relieved and felt a sense of community amongst you guys because I'm not the only one that is having a hard time balancing the time. One of the biggest reasons to stay in school, for me, is the fact that work is so demanded by my time. I would like to be in control, at least in part, of my schedule. To own my own business in the future and though I know that will require a significant amount of time, at least I could better schedule to do things that I felt were most important. I wonder if there is a big chunk of you guys that are also looking to do your own business as well. And since I'm on the subject of business, I have recently started looking into possibly starting a special needs daycare that would be open late as well for those couples and families that may need a break to go on a date every once in awhile to those families who need to be able to go to work. Has anyone heard of anything similar to this in town? I went as far as looking on Google, (which isn't much) just to see what would pop-up. Mainly just special needs sitters came up offering their wage per hour. I didn't see anything about a facility where they would work at. That's in part where this idea came from. My wife is a Special Ed teacher at Brinley Middle School. She is also part of the reason I thought we might be able to help in this regard. I know CCSD has some programs but they are limited to age. Does anyone know of other options out there? Is this a good idea/do you think it would flourish? Any ideas/recommendations would be great!
PS. Professor Wu, I can hardly believe the ability you have to be able to get to all the tasks for everyone in this class, not to be a suck up but thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
PPS. I have ideas as well for a washer and dryer combo being one machine meaning you throw the load of laundry in with the detergent, and the fabric softner in another compartment and an hour or so later, clothes washed and dryed. No more switching over. Any thoughts? Good? Bad?
You are most welcome Chase :-) With a lot of practice and desire, ability naturally evolves. I am glad you saw that you are not alone in facing challenges in balancing time between the one's obligations in life. When it has to be done, people find a way to get it done!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of entrepreneurial ideas. Home Depot has some all-In-One Washer/Dryer units. Are they the ones you are referring to?
I seen those as I looked further into the concept. I work with dryers everyday, all day at my job so it was interesting to me that I have never seen one in a home yet. I guess it wasn't as good of an idea as I had initially thought.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post, I agree with you about the sense of community on this class, where everybody is sharing the same issues. Time managing is a very hard task, because we always tend to choose what is comfy and pleasant over what is necessary first. But we are all learning how to best manage our time and priorities! Yeah, you do have a lot of ideas its great. About the Special Needs Daycare I think the best start is to research about the demand for that and the ages around town, so you will have a better feeling if it is a good opportunity here in Las Vegas, or maybe considering to focus in another area. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteBig dreams you got there, very beautiful heart as well. I believe you will flourish in your plan as long as you stay focused.
ReplyDeleteGo for what you dream!
ReplyDeleteI think you may be on to something, that would be a huge time saver, especially in the case of a single parent trying to chase after a child.
ReplyDeleteI have seen a washer/dryer all in one unit, but don't know anything about it.Sorry no help.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely have heard of a washer/dryer in one unit. I guess my grandparents had one, I don't know why they are not around now though. Sounds like a useful idea.
ReplyDeleteYes Professor Wu, you are a very involved with us. Very pleasant learning experience.
ReplyDeleteIt is very beautiful to have people around like you. I use to work for an Internal Medicine doctor and the nurse practitioner who worked there used to see many patients with special needs. The patients would come in with a person who worked in the facility they were in/if not, they would come in with a person their family member hired for an hour or so just to take them to their apt. However, some of the people they hired were not that great, but the facility staff were awesome. You might want to look for some more ideas there! I don't recall the name of the place but if I do, I will most definitely comment back on your post! I am sure the parents would love your assistance in the future. =)
ReplyDeleteI hope one day you will be able to own your business. Good time management is important and I wish the best in your success.
ReplyDeleteThere is a program my brother is in for kids with Autism that are always looking for help. The program is called Grant A Gift in Henderson. You should definitely look into it (:
ReplyDeleteDefinitely pursue your ideas. The one stop laundry concept sounds pretty good to me. As a consumer/wife you would have my attention.
ReplyDeleteI know that what ever you decide to do, you will make a great difference because you seem to have what's most necessary to accomplish it.
ReplyDeleteWow. Those are big dreams and very ambitious of you. I wish you the best in your aspirations. I am sure most of will agree that the time we dedicate now to build our selves up we'll reap the rewards sooner or later. Keep up the great work.
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