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I'm not sure if you are the person I should ask, however with the experts on careers being limited I hope you can help. Basically, I work for a fast food company I have been offered a store of my own at only 22 years old. However, I am afraid that "my" store being about 1/3 the volume in terms of sales is a dead end. I am afraid that if I take this slower store, that it will benefit me in the short run, experience, but not in the long run, getting offered a bigger better position. What I am hoping is that I can take this store and and gain some experience, and when the time comes take a larger more "exciting" store. My question is, should I take the store and gain the experience or should I wait for another opportunity to open up and get my dream store? P.S. I have worked for 8 years for the same company, my first and only job, and it is not like these jobs open up everyday.

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I would definitely encourage you to take on the opportunity to take on the slow store.  This will definitely give you much experience to take on something bigger and with more potential in the future for your dream career.  Please do not be afraid, but to look at at is a way in which to get to know yourself better as you help your employees learn and grow.  Life is all about risks.  In fact, I took one as of Thursday last week due to getting promoted at the church I work at.  Now I am in full force and making a positive impact.  You can do the same at your location too.  Regardless, you will have my support every step of the way.  I think it is wonderful you have been with the company for 8 years.  I hope you find my answer helpful, and I wish you the best and a blessed Merry Christmas.

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I can answer questions in a variety of questions. For example, "What can a person do in the business field? or Is this field in demand?" The inquiries I can reply to is anything career-related; additionally, I will only answer them if they are in question format.

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I have my own online tutoring business. In fact, I am a business owner and have done so for the past two years. My passion is teaching and running my own business, and both of these areas I have succeeded with in my life.

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Center for Creative Leadership Human Resource Management Project Manager Networking Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association The Society for Biblical Literature Training and Development Global Web Forum of Leader Change Consulting Society for Human Resource Management Manhattan Christian College Alumni Association Fort Hays State University Alumni Association YMCA American Muscle & Fitness Personal Training American Society of Authors and Writers

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“Greater Wichita YMCA Case Study on Servant Leadership” International Journal of Diversity on March 15, 2010 With Franklin Publishing Company http://www.franklinpublishing.net/diversity.html “Employer Hiring Practices that Discriminate Against Women in the United States” Ethics and Critical Thinking Journal on June 15, 2010 With Franklin Publishing Company http://www.franklinpublishing.net/ethicscriticalthinking.html “Afford A Care Case Study on Situational Leadership” International Journal of Diversity on December 15, 2010 With Franklin Publishing Company http://www.franklinpublishing.net/internationaldiversity.html “Survival: A Memoir in Dealing with Rape and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.” (April 21, 2011). Chipmunka Publishing: London, England.

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Master of Liberal Studies in Organizational Leadership with a minor in Human Resource Management-2009 Bachelor of Science in Ministry and Leadership-2008 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology-2007 Associate of Arts in Psychology-2006

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Runner up for Class President with the Citizen Police Academy- November 3, 2009 Debate Judge for Wichita Collegiate School on October 31, 2009 Guest Speaker for MCC with the WFPS Conference- October 17, 2009 “The Role of Women’s Rights and Rape” was the topic Taught Supervisory Leadership and HR Management- August 2008-December 2009 Put together online B.S. Biblical Leadership program for Manhattan Christian College- August 2007-July 2008 Dean’s Honor Roll at Manhattan Christian College online- Fall 2007 National Scholars Honor Society- January 2007 Chancellor’s List for excellent grades at Butler County Community College– Spring 2004 and 2005 National Deans List- 2001 Who’s Who Among American High School Students for excellent grades at Rose Hill– 1999-2001

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My clients are predominantly in the city of Wichita, KS as well as online with Student Network Resources. However, I have also helped others around the globe, such as China, Europe, India, Africa and South America. The YMCA is one location in which I studied for my Master's degree. Regardless, I will teach and provide any kind of business advice in any location. I value my clients and students in anyway possible in which to help them to become a success no matter what.

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