Should parents network at school functions?
Let’s face it with the economy the way it is right now landing a good job is not easy. Many, who run their own businesses, have seen traffic slow down. Finding a lead on a job opening can be tough.
But should parents see the moms and dads at their child’s school as prospective clients or leads, or should they limit their contact to school related matters only.
I can see how this can be touchy. For one, you don’t want to rub a parent the wrong way and make them feel like you only sparked conversation with them to share your unemployment woes.
But what’s so wrong with throwing out to another parent that you’re job hunting or looking for a sale of some sort?
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