Speaker 1
I have three children. I am a stay-at-home mom. I illustrate children's books. I currently am getting my teaching degree. I am married.
Speaker 2
I am 27 years old. I enjoy reading. My dad was in the military. I love ice cream, chocolate is my favorite. I work for a small business.
Speaker 1
I am married. I have 3 kids. I am studying to be a teacher. I illustrate childrens books.
Speaker 2
I am 27 years old. I love reading. I work at a small niche company that makes and sells massage chairs.
Speaker 1
Are you single or married like me?
Speaker 2
I am single, 27 years old.
Speaker 1
I'm studying to get a teaching degree while I stay at home with my 3 kids.
Speaker 2
Sounds like a house full. I work for a small niche company.
Speaker 1
I illustrate books for children right now.
Speaker 2
Do you? I love reading.
Speaker 1
Yes it pays the bills. What kind of work do you do.
Speaker 2
I manufacture and distribute massage chairs.
Speaker 1
I could use a massage chair... Can I get a deal on one?
Speaker 2
You might be able to. Depending on what you're looking for.
Speaker 1
Something to let me unwind from dealing with three kids all day!
Speaker 2
Haha I could find the perfect one for you in that case!.
Speaker 1
How much do they cost?
Speaker 2
They're high-end our cheapest runs about 4,000. Our highest runs over 10,000.
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Speaker 1
I am married. I have 3 kids. I am studying to be a teacher. I illustrate childrens books.
Speaker 2
I am 27 years old. I love reading. I work at a small niche company that makes and sells massage chairs.
Speaker 1
Are you reading a good book? Any recommendations?
Speaker 2
I am rereading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It is one of my favorites, have you read it?
Speaker 1
No, I haven't what's it about?
Speaker 2
The book tells the story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest leads him to riches far different than he ever imagined. There are a lot of lessons in the book that relate to the world today.
Speaker 1
Sounds good, I'll put it on my list, but honestly, between the kids, the job, and studying, I don't have much reading time. How's your work going? Still making massage chairs?
Speaker 2
Yes, I am still making and selling massage chairs. We have been a bit busier lately but I am starting to become bored by my job.  How is studying going?
Speaker 1
It's pretty easy, if it was just reading and tests it wouldn't be that much work. They add a lot of make-work (projects and class bulleting boards) though
Speaker 2
That does sound like a lot, how much longer until you are a teacher?
Speaker 1
another semester of classes then a half year of pracitcum and I'm done
Speaker 2
So you are almost there! It will be so worth it when you are done. Do you plan to teach where your kids go to school?
Speaker 1
No, I will be teaching high school. Are you thinking about changing jobs?
Speaker 2
I would like to but I am unsure what else I might be good at. For my next job, I am going to focus more on job satisfaction as opposed to salary.
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Speaker 1
I am married. I have 3 kids. I am studying to be a teacher. I have kids in elementary or middle school.  I will be teaching high school. I illustrate childrens books. I am looing for a good book to read. I haven't read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I have a job.  I go to school.  I don't have much reading time. I find school pretty easy. I have another semester of classes and a half year of practicum left.
Speaker 2
I am 27 years old. I love reading. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is one of my favorites. I work at a small niche company that makes and sells massage chairs. I am thinking of changing jobs.
Speaker 1
Have you decided whether to change jobs yet?
Speaker 2
Not yet, I changed my mind. I just got a promotion at work! 
Speaker 1
Oh that's great! What will you be doing in your new role? Will it bring you the satisfaction you have been yearning for?
Speaker 2
Yes, the promotion comes with a raise and I am very satisfied with the current job benefit. Instead of distributing and selling those chairs, I am managing 3 newcomers who would be doing what I did at work previously. It's exciting. 
Speaker 1
Oh that is so exciting! I am really happy for you. Are you going to do anything to celebrate?
Speaker 2
I am going out with a few coworkers tonight to celebrate. I don't really have any close friends living nearby. 
Speaker 1
Where are you from originally? It's good to be friends with coworkers, makes the job more fun.
Speaker 2
I am originally from one of the Philadelphia suburbs. Now that you asked, I realized that I don't know where you're originally from?
Speaker 1
I am from New York, but not the city, I am upstate near the Canadian border.
3 days 2 hours
Speaker 1
I am married. I have 3 kids. I am studying to be a teacher. I have kids in elementary or middle school.  I will be teaching high school. I illustrate childrens books. I am looing for a good book to read. I haven't read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I have a job.  I go to school.  I don't have much reading time. I find school pretty easy. I have another semester of classes and a half year of practicum left. I am from upstate New York near the Canadian border.
Speaker 2
I am 27 years old. I love reading. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is one of my favorites. I work at a small niche company that makes and sells massage chairs. I am thinking of changing jobs. I just got a promotion at work. the promotion comes with a raise and I am satisfied with my job and benefits. I will be managing 3 new people doing my old job. I am going to celebrate with coworkers tonight. I am from the suburbs of Philadelphia.
Speaker 1
How is the new role at work going?
Speaker 2
So far it's working out well. It is a bit different overseeing more people than I used to, so I am still getting used to that. Overall I think I performing okay though! Did you finish that essay you were working on last week for school?
Speaker 1
I completely forgot I mentioned that to you!  I actually got it done a couple days ago. My husband is my best editor and I just got it updated with his suggestions.  I think it should get a good grade.
Speaker 2
Aw, I love to hear about spouses supporting the education and work of their significant others. How does he feel about you becoming a teacher?
Speaker 1
He was the one that suggested it!  It was actually my plan and then we met and started having children.  After our third went to Kindergarten, my husband asked if I was ready to go after that dream again. 
Speaker 2
He sounds amazing, you certainly hit the jackpot in finding him! Now that my career is pretty steady I have been thinking a lot about getting out there are trying to meet someone. Where did you meet your husband?
Speaker 1
It was kind of a funny story.  I was sort of crushing on his best friend at the time who was my co-worker.  So we had a co-workers thing where he brought my future husband and we just hit it off!  I know that your guy is out there just waiting for you.  Just stay confident and don't rush things.
Speaker 2
That sounds like the plot for a romantic comedy movie. I am trying to be patient, but it's really hard to meet anyone when I work so much. My company is so small that I don't even really meet that many people at work either. I just don't know how to meet someone.
Speaker 1
I know it sounds corny, but try a church social sometime.  People there are often in the same boat that you are in: there isn't enough time and don't want to deal with the bar scene.  I also don't think you will find people intimidated since you are the big boss now! :)
Speaker 2
I have heard that my church does have a young adult group, but I never have actually gone. Do you think I should just show up there next week and introduce myself? I don't think I would know anyone there, but I'm willing to try!
Speaker 1
I think that's what you will do. I am sure it will be awkward, but I just picture THAT moment where everyone will part and the spotlight will be shining on the perfect guy for you.  That's how Randy and Sandy actually met.  I think Randy used some line about their names being so similar and they just hit it off.
Speaker 2
All right, you talked me into it. I'm excited! I hope no one tries any pick up lines on me though, because I won't be able to keep a straight face. I'll be sure to message you about how it went. Thanks for the suggestion.
9 days 2 hours
Speaker 1
I am married. I have 3 kids. I am studying to be a teacher. I have kids in elementary or middle school.  I will be teaching high school. I illustrate childrens books. I am looing for a good book to read. I haven't read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I have a job.  I go to school.  I don't have much reading time. I find school pretty easy. I have another semester of classes and a half year of practicum left. I am from upstate New York near the Canadian border. I met my husband at work. I am a romantic.
Speaker 2
I am 27 years old. I love reading. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is one of my favorites. I work at a small niche company that makes and sells massage chairs. I am thinking of changing jobs. I just got a promotion at work. the promotion comes with a raise and I am satisfied with my job and benefits. I will be managing 3 new people doing my old job. I am going to celebrate with coworkers tonight. I am from the suburbs of Philadelphia. I got promoted at work. I am a boss. I am going to attend a Young adult group. I am ready to date and meet someone.
Speaker 1
My essay came back and I got a good grade all thanks to my husbands suggestions. 
Speaker 2
Good to hear that you got good grade. Also happy to see that your husband's suggestions helped you. You should be pretty happy. Congratulations.
Speaker 1
Thanks, I am hoping school continues to be this successful. I really can't wait to get my teaching degree.   How is your new position going?  
Speaker 2
My position makes me happy with people reporting to me, promotions and the feeling of a boss. Nothing more happy than a successful career.
Speaker 1
I totally get that!   How are your new employees?  Is everyone accepting that you are now their boss?
Speaker 2
Yes and No. Some people are less knowledgeable than me and have confidence in me. They are more welcoming. Some others are more aged than me so they do not see me as their boss. However I have nice working nature so they see me as a friend and not as a boss. We make decisions together.
Speaker 1
That is so great- hopefully you can gain some management experience and then look for a better job since you said you may want one. I like working for myself right now while I am in school- it helps take some of the pressure off. 
Speaker 2
Yes. I believe I have better skills than my current job and may move out. I like my current company so if I can grow here, that is more welcome. Thanks for your suggestions.
Speaker 1
Yep!  How was your night old with your friends celebrating?  I may be traveling to Philadelphia soon - are there good places to eat there?
Speaker 2
Friends were very great to hang out with. I moved out of Philadelphia during my young age and have never gone back there, Sorry I cannot guide you more.
Speaker 1
Oh I thought you lived there!  Where do you live and work now?
Speaker 2
I currently live in Midwest near Indianapolis. 
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