I Can't Believe This is REALLY Happening!!!

[LilB]

I grew up mainly in El Paso, TX. When as you can see from the "How We Met" in my signature, I moved to Dallas right after high school at the young age of 18 in 2001. We've been very independent since then. Dallas took a while to grow on me, and it did. I even vowed at one time I would never leave, that's how much I had Dallas, TX in my heart.

Despite this, just yesterday, I gave my notice at my apt. property management job of 7 years. I have accepted a new career path in Houston, TX. It was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I didn't see myself being in property management the rest of my life. But, I CAN see my new career with many many many new possibilities.

The point of my venting here is that despite the fact I am going to a city that I can adapt to, be closer to the beach, have new things to do with my family, new places to explore, a wonderful new boss (I couldn't even believe I even had a chance with this person and I got it), and new career, deep down I'm scared-but, I don't want to be!!!! Please help me not be scared, guys. I can't control it.

When I gave my notice, I was like, "I can't believe this is REALLY happening! I can' t beleive I'm really doing this!" I've convinced my hubby that it'll all be okay. There are boxes all over my apartment. I've rented a Penske moving truck for the 19th. I've had to explain to my oldest son who's 6 years old (the younger one doesn't even really care, lol) that we're moving away to something new and he'd be going to a new school, etc. I can't beleive I'm admitting that I was sooo happy to have lived 7 years away from my dad in opposite ends of town. They were far like I needed them to be, but yet close by at the same time. Am I explaining myself? Now, they'll REALLY be far away. I won't be able to visit them as often. We'll have to make new friends and try to keep relationships with the old ones back home.

The prospects of Houston are good for us...I have a good feeling, but is it so wrong to feel a little scared? I need to be happy!!! Excited!!! Which I am!!! But I need to be more...

[KellyKS]

Congrats on the new job. It is normal to have the mixed emotions that you are having. Just in December, I left a job that I worked at for years and started a new job. I was very nervous and excited at the same time. But everything turned out ok.

Besides, you went through the immigration process, so you can get through anything now! :wink:

If something happens and it really doesn't work out, you can always move back to Dallas. But in reality, it sounds like it will be a good thing for you and your family.

[DeBenny]

Lynette: The career move that you are making is fantastic and a very well deserved position. This is God giving you a reward for all that you have gone through with immigration. Every one going through this will get their reward sooner or later.

It will be a difficult adjustment and you may even have a moment in which you may question your decision. In the end, it is the right one. Everything will fall into place, even if you have a bump or two along the way. This is what is meant to be for your life. It is time for you to blossom and shine to your fullest capability.

True and deep bonded friends will always keep in touch. Also, since you are very charismatic you will make new friends in no time.

I am excited to hear how everything goes. You are a very strong woman and will adjust well, believe me. :D.

[gdalicia]

Lynette it sounds like a wonderful adventure. Dallas will be there if you decide that Houston is really not for you. The great thing about small children is that they are really adaptable and if you are going to make a big move, better to do it before they are older and very attached to their school and friends.

What could you possibly be doing in Houston? Hmmmmm.... :wink:

[losguerra]

It's totally normal to be scared of what's ahead, especially when you have a whole family that is involved in the new move. Fortunately, I have a feeling your new job is going to be really fulfilling ;). I'm so excited for you! Good luck!!!

[Pinkpig]

going to work for Laurel?

[J3NNI]

It is scary starting a new career and moving, but everything will be fine soon, you will get use to it.
have a safe and fun move
Jenni

[Brisa6]

I agree with gdalicia, it is a good age for your children. Once they get older it is hard to move. Good for you girl, and what's better is that your husband supports you. Good luck, my sister lives in Houston so maybe some day when I visit her I'll get to meet you.

[TorresSanchezKing]

Congratulations, I know that you are a little nervous but it sounds like this is the perfect opportunity for you. I'm such a chicken that I had butterflies just quitting my job and moving to one in the same city, so kudos to you for being brave enough to make a bigger move. I know that it will all work out for you! :)

[Laura]

Congrats again Lynette! Enjoy your excitement and don't be scared. You will do wonderfully!

[Pooh79]

Lynette, it's okay to be scared. You will be totally out of your element and the places that feel comfortable and home for you. You will do fine in Houston and I just know you will love your new career. :wink::wink:

[lexidoodle]

going to work for Laurel?

Us older gals must think the same! :bounce:

Lynette, look at it as an adventure, new home, new friends, new everything. Your young, you'll adapt. Good luck.

[Adriane]

Lynette-

I moved, totally alone, from Austin, Texas to Syracuse, New York, then totally alone to Nashville Tennessee and then totally alone to Indianapolis, Indiana. When I moved to Indy, I knew exactly one person there- in Syracuse & Nashville, I didn't know a soul for 500 miles. Later Mr. Adriane & I moved together to New Delhi, India on a whim (again, we knew no one) and then eventually to CDJ. Most of these moves I made with all my stuff in the back of my truck, without even an apartment to go to. Somewhere in there is Saginaw, Michigan, Puebla & Villahermosa, Mexico, too- so I sort of consider myself an expert on blind moves!

You'll be fine. And in a lot of ways it will probably be good for you. Starting over can be a really wonderful thing, a chance for new beginnings and moving forward. And doing it with your husband instead of your family can be a whole new kind of independence.

A huge congrats & good luck!

[slvjvm922000]

lynette i understand how u feel when we had to move down here to cdj i was so scared i was leaving everything and leaving my family behind. It was so hard at first but we have adapted to it and now i feel that i will never move back to ny or the united states. i hope everything goes great for u and congrats on the new career.

[Glühbirne]

I'll echo the others in saying that it's totally healthy to be a little scared. Moving requires you to leave your comfort zone, and that's always scary, even if you know the change will be positive.

But every time you leave your comfort zone, it will pick up and follow you. Then, you will have a larger comfort zone. Every time you stretch it, it gets bigger. And the bigger it gets, the more you grow and become a more well-rounded, multi-dimensional person.

Many marriages are strengthened a lot when they have to move away from all family. When you know that you don't have the safety net of family somewhere nearby, you really have to depend 100% on eachother, and it strengthens the bond.

This will be an exciting new adventure!

[djones9714]

Lynette: Glad to see things are working out for you. Just remember -- no matter how far away you are, you will never lose your family. Might take just a little bit longer to get there, but they are always there.

[aprilstorm]

Change can be scary......it will be ok. You have a great personality and things will fall into place for you in no time!!! :)

[Glühbirne]

Lynette-
Later Mr. Adriane & I moved together to New Delhi, India on a whim (again, we knew no one)

What made you decide on India? How long were you there? That sounds like a real adventure.

I consider myself the adventurous type, but I don't know if I'd ever have the courage to move to India........... Wow.

[tasksgirl]

You will love Houston.. it is a good place.. might take a while to grow on you too but it will! Maybe someday I will be back in Texas too! :)

[nineten]

going to work for Laurel?


jajajaja! The same thought entered my mind. That was funny! But she already knows Laurel so she wouldn't be scared so I ruled that one out.

Whether change is good or bad, it creates stress. You're leaving your comfort zone for something new. Remember back that you were at this point when you began the job you're now leaving.

I change my place of employment often every thirty days, three months, etc. It varies. I have start another job and see new faces anywhere from 100 to 500 people on average. I've gotten used to it. But when I'm in one place and have grown accustomed to where the stores are, libraries, postal services, medical, and so on...it's a hassle to think that I have to go and learn all this again in another town or city that might have less or more to offer.

But do you know what the worst part is and the most stressful? It's my searching for work which sometimes I don't easily find and I detest the thought of having to get everything packed up in my travel trailer so that it doesn't fall over the floor! That's the worst of it.

You know where you're going and as another member said, you made it through the stressful immigration process so this shouldn't be as stressful for you. I imagine the packing is getting on your nerves too. But once you're actually on the highway headed there you're stresses will be left behind. As others said, if it doesn't work out you can always return so that in itself is comforting.

Life is a challenge and this won't be the last for you. Go for it head on with the postive attitude you have. It's okay to be scared because it's new changes but you made it through the interview process so that should be a big relief right there! Breathe in, exhale, breathe in , exhale is what I always say. (If that helps!)

[LilB]

going to work for Laurel?

Us older gals must think the same! :bounce:

jajajaja! The same thought entered my mind. That was funny! But she already knows Laurel so she wouldn't be scared so I ruled that one out.

Wow...I think I've been underestimating you guys...:p Let's just put it this way. Nineten, just like they do on "Who wants to be a Millionaire" and other shows, I'll be the gameshow host. Ahem...(clears throat)...do you REALLY want to rule that one out? Would you like to use one of your lifelines? :erm: :wink:

[Luckysprite]

The same exact thing entered my mind Lynette!! Give us a little credit here ... hehe!

Congratulations on the new job - and while any move can be scary - it can also offer so many new rewards that the fear will be gone in no time!! I think your family will adjust just fine in time and what a wonderful new path you just embarked on together!

[LilB]

I accidentally omited your comment gdalicia...oops! But you wrote something similar too! LOL...

What could you possibly be doing in Houston? Hmmmmm.... :wink:

:bounce:

Thank you so much guys. You guys are awesome!!! Every single one of you have given good points and excellent advice. We'll just have to take it one step at a time, right?

Plus, I DO have one HUGE ENORMOUS advantage: You guys! No matter what part of the world I go, whether one block or halfway across the world, I can always log on and I can talk to ya'll :hug: I'm feeling a group hug coming....

[JennyM]

You've been saying that you'll be working with Laurel....anyway, I'm excited for you! My GF has a house near houston that won't sell, she told me she'd sell to real cheap...who knows! :)

[nineten]

I don't watch those shows so I don't have a clue. I always stay 'tied off 100%' and when I do have to use a lifeline rope I won't use it unless I've inspected it too be certain it's placement is secure.

I'm confused, lynette!

[nineten]

Ooooh. This is getting interesting. This is like that National Inquirer. 'Inquiring minds want to know!' Pray tell!!

[DeBenny]

nineten: you know that she is going to be working for Laurel, right? That is why she is moving to Houston.

[JennyM]

I guess only the chat buddies know! :)

[nineten]

DeBenny, I didn't know that. In what capacity is she going to be employed?

I hate to say this but it went through my mind....I hope she doesn't buddy chat about personal client information she hears or has access to in Laurel's office. I know that's unethical but it's a reality that it can happen.

I don't know lynette and I don't mean for this comment to be offensive but I bet I'm not the only one thinking it either. My experiences through life have shown me that people always have a friend that they leak info out to so it's a valid suspicion. Again, no offense to lynette.

It goes hand in hand with the "Inquiring minds want to know" thing!!

[JennyM]

DeBenny, I didn't know that. In what capacity is she going to be employed?

I hate to say this but it went through my mind....I hope she doesn't buddy chat about personal client information she hears or has access to in Laurel's office. I know that's unethical but it's a reality that it can happen.

I don't know lynette and I don't mean for this comment to be offensive but I bet I'm not the only one thinking it either. My experiences through life have shown me that people always have a friend that they leak info out to so it's a valid suspicion. Again, no offense to lynette.

It goes hand in hand with the "Inquiring minds want to know" thing!!

Actually our "chats" have nothing to do with immigration processes nor does it deal with Laurel's case files. Its women who get together and talk [type]. Lynette would not break confidentiality of anyone nor will she be a middle man for free legal advise from Laurel.

[DeBenny]

DeBenny, I didn't know that. In what capacity is she going to be employed?

I hate to say this but it went through my mind....I hope she doesn't buddy chat about personal client information she hears or has access to in Laurel's office. I know that's unethical but it's a reality that it can happen.

I don't know Lynette and I don't mean for this comment to be offensive but I bet I'm not the only one thinking it either. My experiences through life have shown me that people always have a friend that they leak info out to so it's a valid suspicion. Again, no offense to Lynette.

It goes hand in hand with the "Inquiring minds want to know" thing!!

She is going to be an assistant.

Lynette is very reliable and I believe that is why Laurel made that decision to take her on her staff. Lynette is very tight lip, believe me. She wont ever do something like that or share personal information. She has also worked in a field that requires her to maintain confidentiality. I wouldn't even worry about her breaking that.

[ccdc]

Lynette-

You are young and so is your family. You went through the immigration process and came out just fine. With you, your husband and your children your family is complete and as long as you have each other you can do anything. Look at it as an adventrue and a new start. I wish you all the best on your new job and your new life in Houston!!!:wave:

[nineten]

Thanks JennyM and DeBenny, I agree with you that's why she's been selected by Laurel, who would use good judgement and because of the credentials you said lynette pocesses. I've hired Laurel Scott's office so therefore I legitimately had a concern.

I'm really happy for her and wish her the best of luck.

I just had to throw that in because I've seen so much private information leaked out of offices (not necessarily law offices though) and if you tell one person, well, they have a friend and before you know it, five people know something.

Again, I think it was a legitimate concern and wasn't meant to be offensive toward lynette. Poor lynette, I hope this didn't add to her stress thinking now that her being privy to info is going to get leaked out. Not to be taken personal, please!

[LilB]

DeBenny, I didn't know that. In what capacity is she going to be employed?

I hate to say this but it went through my mind....I hope she doesn't buddy chat about personal client information she hears or has access to in Laurel's office. I know that's unethical but it's a reality that it can happen.

I don't know lynette and I don't mean for this comment to be offensive but I bet I'm not the only one thinking it either. My experiences through life have shown me that people always have a friend that they leak info out to so it's a valid suspicion. Again, no offense to lynette.

It goes hand in hand with the "Inquiring minds want to know" thing!!


Whoa there! One second. With all due respect, I now work for a property management company for almost 7 years. I know people's SSNs and their whole lives are in the resident files. I don't go talking about their personal lives or share their information or credit files or anything of that sort, because for one, it's a federal offense, and 2. It's unethical. I can't even beleive you would think I would do that! I gasped when I read your comment.

Same goes for legal files. It's against the law to talk about personal information about anybody. None of the clients I would be working with I'd be talking about. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen. I'm not dumb. I have a family. It's not worth it.

And for the record, just because I chat with people in this forum doesn't mean anything. I have the right to have friends. I wouldn't be unprofessional enough to talk about the clients. It's a serious offense, nineten.

In this forum, I show my true self. I almost felt unwelcome and I feel you deserve to know my feelings too, just as you have. I feel you're automatically assuming things without even knowing me. I'm feeling discriminated against just because I'm going to work for Laurel.

This was the EXACT reason why I didn't want to share WHO I was going to work for in this forum. Because I KNEW something like this would happen. But, I felt as the person that I am, that you all deserve to know. You guys already were suspecting it anyway.

I'm sorry for any of the above comments if they were offensive. I didn't mean it to be. My hands are shaking as I am writing this.

My only hope is to continue to feel welcome despite the fact I'll be working for Laurel.

[nineten]

jajajaja! I'll be close to Houston next month, maybe I can meet my attorney and her staff!! jajajaja! Tee-hee!!

Oooops!! I might personally have to go in and apologize to lynette!!

[JennyM]

jajajaja! I'll be close to Houston next month, maybe I can meet my attorney and her staff!! jajajaja! Tee-hee!!

Oooops!! I might personally have to go in and apologize to lynette!!

well what you said was uncalled for...

[ccdc]

Lynette-

You don't need to worry about other people those who know you know that you are a good person, have morals, and are there to help anyone who needs you. To heck with anyone who questions your ethics!!!!!

[DeBenny]

Nineten: I would also apologize to her for the comment. You prejudged really quickly.

It also questioned the other "chat buddies" ethics (and I am one of them). I also work in a field in which I need to keep very confidential information. It has not crossed any of the regular "chatters" mind to inquire about anyone's case (except their own). I personally don't care to know anything about anyone's case on those chats because we don't use the chat in that way, except for on Wednesday. Like I said, if we do have anything to share about immigration it is in relation to our own situation in which we freely decide to share.

[nineten]

lynette, my #35 reply posted immediately after yours so I didn't have a chance to read your #34 response.

It might've been a good idea, lynette, for you to have posted something similar to what you just posted earlier on and asserted yourself as you state you are which I have no doubts about you.

I can assure you that if I thought it could happen, whether others admit it or not, there's some that will think the same thing. I asked a friend of mine to read this also and she agreed that it can make one wonder. You can't take it as personally as you did.

My assumption would be the same for anybody. This is the real world and I'm not new to it. It's a reality that information gets leaked out, slight references can be made although innocently.

And yes, I was in a consulation with an attorney one time that mentioned that he had another client in the same profession as myself. Guess what? There's not many of us females doing the same work and being in the same immediate area I put my thinking cap on and figured out who it was when saw a female on a jobsite two months later and I asked her if she was the person who had hired that atty. She was. She wasn't at all pleased that although he only referred to her by her profession that it made it's way back to her by me and she was glad that I had run into her and notified her.

Also, at a dentist office the manager directed an innocent question to my husband in front of other patients. It was stated in our chart and she also knew ahead of time to not refer to us as husband and wife. The reason being was because the HR gal from the company at that time went to that dentist office and we didn't want any slips of the tongue to occur because at the job if you put on your application that you were married they'd not give both husband and wife per diem money, only one. Needless to say the HR gal was there that Saturday when he dentist manager slipped....I was pretty good friends with the HR gal and we lived in the same rv park so she told me to not worry about it although she'd overhead the discussion in the dental office.

Some of the most innocent things can get out without somebody realizing what they are doing. I'm quite sure you know this was a legitimate concern that could pop up anywhere and that it wasn't actually a strong direct attack on you. I'm sorry if you took this so personally. But you know these things are a fact of life and they do occur in various situations.

[losguerra]

I'm glad it's out in the open what you'll be doing now. I had a feeling, hence the little winking smilie I put in my comments. :D I think we're all better for the scary chances we all take. Adriane's story is one great example.

My husband and I also have made a few scary moves (Chicago to Barcelona, and Barcelona to Monterrey) and we don't regret either one at all. I actually broke down crying in the airport when we first landed in Germany before settling in Barcelona because I got freaked out about the reality of what we were doing. But now I wouldn't dream of having done anything differently. Even though we ended up not staying in Barcelona, it's something we remember constantly and are so grateful for. My parents also moved me and my brother around a lot when we were young, and it gave us a much bigger view of the world.

Everyone's gonna be better for this! Congratulations!!!

[NYCwife]

Lynette:

Congratulations on your new job and your new move. I am sure it is exciting. I can tell how much you like and admire Laurel and I hope that working for her is everything you hope it will be. I think it was very smart of her to hire you as you will be right there on staff as a successful example of the hard work that she does for so many clients. I hope that the move is great for you family. I agree that your boys are probably a good age to acclimate to a new environment.

I wouldn't take others' comments too seriously. Anyone who has spent time reading your posts, would know that you are an upstanding person.

best,
nycgrrl

[nineten]

JennyM, I was laughing because of the fact that I might be near Houston which is rather unusual so I did make that rather unclear and it probably was deciphered as if I was laughing about the whole thing. I was laughing at myself!!

I was actually chiding myself when I said I was laughing, I was laughing at myself for now knowing that I might have to apologize to her so it actually wasn't uncalled for....it just wasn't clear and explained well because I typed it too fast and I see why it was read differently.

DeBenny, it was mostly 'generally speaking' and in the #29 post I said "I hope", that wasn't a direct attack and I said "no offense" so I covered myself ahead of time. I said in 'her' buddy chats and didn't refer to other chat buddies.

I've had to sign many privacy statements and it wouldn't upset me one bit if anybody questioned me. Why not? Because it's a fact of life that in general those things can happen; therefore that's why I've signed privacy statments in offices before where I was employed.

If it was me I'd responded by stating that I know those occurrences exist but my ethical standards are.....etc. as lynette retorted.

She took it too personal when she knows that these things happen in real life and it shouldn't have bothered her.

You guys are making too big of a deal out of this and took it too serious because of your thinking it was such a direct attack.

"I hope" isn't a direct attack.

And of course she's still welcome even if she works for Laurel. I think it's great that she's going there. I've no problem. I'm not lynettes buddy and probably won't ever be now, but that's okay, but hey, let's not make a mountain out of a molehill, please.

[Marie]

It might've been a good idea, lynette, for you to have posted something similar to what you just posted earlier on and asserted yourself as you state you are which I have no doubts about you.

Maybe you shouldn't be so quick to judge. I don't see why Lynette would have had to make her work ethics clear when posting about the job.

Back to the subject....

CONGRATS!! You'll be fine and it's exciting to move to a new city! :yay2:

Your family will be further than you are used to but not too too far! Congrats again!

[Kikigurl1]

Jenny, Lynette, Debenny. I love all three of you, seriously. I may be going against the flow here but I don't think Nineten was trying to make an attack with her statement. She even stated "I don't know Lynette" which means she wouldn't know whether or not Lynette can keep a secret and did like she said say "I hope" even though we obviously know her well and know that she's amazing and will do an awesome job in her work.

I understand that you guys are angry about it, but really I think Nineten meant no harm. I'm not trying to cause more of a stir, I just feel like... I don't know.. she didn't say those things on purpose or to hurt Lynette, it might have just come out the wrong way

And like I said I love all of you! You are great people and I hope I didn't upset any of you with my response.

Lynette, congrats on your new job... you will be awesome at what you do and it's so cool that you get to work closely with Laurel! How amazing is that??! I hope that when you move it's a smooth transition and that you meet lots of new people and have a fab time in your new city... I'd be so stoked if I were you... now you got that beach closeby :D Take advantage of that for reals!!

But... no te preocupes!! You'll be fine :hug: (please accept my hug :( )

[DeBenny]

kiki: I am not upset about it...I was clearing the air from my stand point since, exactly, she didnt know. I appreciate that you care so much kiki :D. :hug:

[Laura]

Nineten, I think you have said more than enough. This was a thread started by Lynette about a personal move she was making. I'm not sure why she should have to defend/explain her professionalism.

Semantics aside, your comments were hurtful and inappropriate. The assumption was made that she was an unprofessional individual who would leak information.

If you had concerns and wanted to deal with them professionally why not ask her in a private message or talk to Laurel about it?

Anyway, enough of this, because Lynette, this should be a joyful time for you!!! How wonderful to have the opportunity to work for someone you respect and do work that you know will be of value in the world and in people's lives!

[nineten]

I'm not being so quick to judge. In my previous post I said, "I hope" and I think I've explained myself quite well. It doesn't have to be lynette, it could be anybody anywhere and that was said in the sense of "generally speaking" whether it was taken as that or not. She doesn't have to do anything but she did defend herself. And Marie, those things do happen but it doesn't mean that lynette will literally do it. It's a reality in the real world. (That's why privacy statements have to be signed although they can be ignored.)

I myself was in an office three months ago and several guys in the field made comments that I was privy to information and wondered if I'd leak any out. It didn't bother me one bit that they thought that way and they had a legitimate right to ask that because in general we are accustomed to supervision and office personal disclosing things about others that are private in nature and say it front of others which is totally inappropriate. I've been appalled that things can get out like they have so

I'm what I'm saying is that I've personally have had to experience this and probably have more of a fear of it than others would. I hope you will look at this this from all angles.

I think you guys are missing where I'm coming from. If you'd been in my shoes where I've experienced this to happen, has happened to me many times, out of our offices, then you'd realize why it crossed my mind. I work with hundreds up to thousands of different people in one year's time and believe me, talk about information getting leaked out...I've experienced it. So maybe by being understanding of me you won't prejudge me that I was intending to be judgemental (which is what I see others focusing on and no comment that it's a reality in the world that this does occur).

I seriously doubt anybody else will want to admit they thought the same thing for they will think they'll be told they were prejudging. Anybody who missed what I said, "to not be offensive to her" should see that it wasn't a strong direct attack.

[Dorothea]

I guess only the chat buddies know! :)

Boy, I guess I haven't been there in a while!

Lynette, go you! How exciting! And scary:)
Being scared is so okay, and totally normal! Every time something new and exciting happens it's scary too! I'm so proud of you!
We'll have to figure out a night to chat some time soon so I can catch up!

[losguerra]

nineten - I think it all comes down to bad timing on the comment. :erm: Lynette was simply looking for support on her big move. While rationally justified, that comment didn't exactly help ease her fears about taking this job. :(

[Laura]

I seriously doubt anybody else will want to admit they thought the same thing for they will think they'll be told they were prejudging. Anybody who missed what I said, "to not be offensive to her" should see that it wasn't a strong direct attack.

What, it was a weak, indirect attack? I don't think anyone else is being dishonest when they say they did not have the same response. I, for one, do not immediately assume people are unprofessional and would share inappropriate, privileged information on a public forum. Period.

[JennyM]

Boy, I guess I haven't been there in a while!

Lynette, go you! How exciting! And scary:)
Being scared is so okay, and totally normal! Every time something new and exciting happens it's scary too! I'm so proud of you!
We'll have to figure out a night to chat some time soon so I can catch up!

We miss you too Thea!

[nineten]

laurafern11, call it what you will and if you guys want to jump on me, so be it. Read my #20 post and see where I mentioned her postive attitude.

I've lived in the real world and I know reality and that's where I'm coming from. I've defended myself enough and am at peace about how I feel about this. She made no mention in her post about where she was going to work and others made hints at that. It's the real world, it goes hand in hand.

Thanks kikigurl1 for being able to discern that there was no intention to be hurtful, etc.

[KE06]

Whoa there! One second. With all due respect, I now work for a property management company for almost 7 years. I know people's SSNs and their whole lives are in the resident files. I don't go talking about their personal lives or share their information or credit files or anything of that sort, because for one, it's a federal offense, and 2. It's unethical. I can't even beleive you would think I would do that! I gasped when I read your comment.

Same goes for legal files. It's against the law to talk about personal information about anybody. None of the clients I would be working with I'd be talking about. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen. I'm not dumb. I have a family. It's not worth it.

And for the record, just because I chat with people in this forum doesn't mean anything. I have the right to have friends. I wouldn't be unprofessional enough to talk about the clients. It's a serious offense, nineten.

In this forum, I show my true self. I almost felt unwelcome and I feel you deserve to know my feelings too, just as you have. I feel you're automatically assuming things without even knowing me. I'm feeling discriminated against just because I'm going to work for Laurel.

This was the EXACT reason why I didn't want to share WHO I was going to work for in this forum. Because I KNEW something like this would happen. But, I felt as the person that I am, that you all deserve to know. You guys already were suspecting it anyway.

I'm sorry for any of the above comments if they were offensive. I didn't mean it to be. My hands are shaking as I am writing this.

My only hope is to continue to feel welcome despite the fact I'll be working for Laurel.

VERY well said. If anything, your having been a participant in this whole immigration process and a very helpful and caring member of this forum will only give you a better perspective in your career. I wish you the best and I think that you will do a very good job. Although I have not ever spoken to you in person, or really had much "chat" conversation with you, I have always gotten a lot out of your posts, and I notice that you always mention your faith, which is something I admire. You continue to put your faith in God, he's carried you this far, and your life will be blessed. Best of luck to you and your family in this new endeavor. I think it is well deserved. Don't stress over negative silliness.

[LilB]

Let's just wrap it up with this, if you all don't mind:

Let's set the record straight.

1. Yes, I'm moving to Houston to start a new career.
2. Yes, It's with Laurel Scott and my start date is May 1st for all to know.
3. Yes, the attorney most talked about in this forum.
4. Yes, I'm guilty of being an active member of this forum.
5. . Yes, I am friends with women from this forum and we communicate in various ways off the forum.
6. I understand the law. If you consider hiring Laurel Scott for your legal services, I am NOT going to share your information on this forum or talk about them with the girls in the chat.
7. You're entitled to think what you want. I know who Lynette Flores is. (Yes, it's okay you know my last name. I will be working for Laurel Scott.) Lynette Flores is ethical. Something WILL NOT SLIP.
8. Nineten, I live in the real world as well. I'm sorry you went through situations where things "slipped". For you and all others considering her services or already have her services, the Law Office of Laurel Scott does not "slip".

That is all I will say about this matter. If you are truly concerned, anyone is more than welcome to PM your concerns to me or email me. I know my own professional standards and don't feel it necessary to continue defending myself on this forum.

Well, back to the original concern of mine...yes, I'm scared. Not of working for Laurel, but of being in a new town and all that goes along with it. Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart for your lovely comments. I will take each of them to heart. It will help me cope with the change in our lives. God bless you all. :rolleyes:

[losguerra]

Great post, Lynette. :) Again, many blessings to you and your family in your new life in Houston!