"Hi Lindsay,
The part where i come from is even worse than you can imagine. Here leaders embezzle public funds and get a pat on the back which has led to a total collapse of the economy. Only a few rich privileged ones who find themselves to sit of…"
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Job searching in a broken world, yet feeling completely helpless to make a difference.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ezenwa Emmanuel Obichukwu May 24, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
As I am sitting here on a beautiful Halloween afternoon, I still find myself frustrated. Do many of you feel the same? Like so many Americans, I am currently unemployed. I quit my job at an…Continue
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Ezenwa Emmanuel Obichukwu replied to Lindsay Haines's discussion Job searching in a broken world, yet feeling completely helpless to make a difference.
Lindsay Haines replied to Sharon Gill's discussion Investing in your own success in the group Women Development and Empowerment
"Sharon,
I am quite impressed with what you are doing!! Great job! I am under the belief that making a difference involves allowing people to take an active role in their development. They must learn those skills in order to carry them through…"
Lindsay Haines replied to Kevin Parcell's discussion Thanks!
"Kevin,
These were great! Thanks for sharing, I got a great laugh. And thank you for your activity on this website!! Would you mind checking out my blog and letting me know what you think? http://gastronomyofgrace.blogspot.com I would love any…"
Lindsay Haines posted a blog post
The Most Inspiring People I Never Knew or Know
One of the most relaxing things to me is drawing a nice hot bath and reading a great book or watching a documentary. Tonight was no different, except for the documentary. I have long admired Mother Teresa(who hasn't?) and read several books on her, but tonight I came across a documentary about her. For all that I know of her, you would think I knew nothing after watching this film. She is so inspiring! I take away something new every time I learn about her. To think she headed into the slums of…See More
Lindsay Haines replied to Lindsay Haines's discussion Job searching in a broken world, yet feeling completely helpless to make a difference.
"Gardner!
Well, first of all, there are two huge reasons I am happy you wrote on my discussion. First, I always love connecting with fellow Wahoos. :) And secondly, I am a huge fan of Lexington, KY. Who doesn't love the racehorse water…"
Lindsay Haines commented on kwame antwi-yeboah's blog post reaching out
"Kwame,
I, for one, am so grateful to see people with your passion on this community. I am learning to navigate this community and use it to my advantage, and hopefully support others. Use it as a resource! We are all here to support and help each…"
Gardner Beach Bell replied to Lindsay Haines's discussion Job searching in a broken world, yet feeling completely helpless to make a difference.
"Hey Lindsay,
I am also trying to find a way to orient my career toward social entrepreneurship. It's tough - there's no beaten track to follow and there's a lot of risk involved. But I think that's the nature of…"
Kevin Parcell replied to Lindsay Haines's discussion Job searching in a broken world, yet feeling completely helpless to make a difference.
"Lindsay,
Working abroad is a new experience for me. I'm currently the volunteer director of my own organization, People Power Stations, which is a business strategy for building community marketplaces that deliver essential commodities to…"
Lindsay Haines replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"Hi Ron,
What a fantastic question!! I truly believe this question is one of the most important, if not THE most important, question we need to ask ourselves. When I think of leaving the world better than we found it, I think of two people: Mother…"
Lindsay Haines replied to Lindsay Haines's discussion Job searching in a broken world, yet feeling completely helpless to make a difference.
"Kevin,
I appreciate you response! It was great encouragement, and nice to see I am not the only one that at times gets frustrated. If you don't mind me asking, what were some of the organizations you volunteered with abroad?
I loved the…"
Lindsay Haines commented on Jorge Emilio Lopera Ledesma's blog post TRANSPORT AT COLOMBIA
"Hi Jorge. I was reading your post, and I came across this article that may give you a start. This article pertains to Zambia, but perhaps it will be of use to you. I look forward to seeing what ideas you can come up with, especially considering the…"
Kevin Parcell replied to Lindsay Haines's discussion Job searching in a broken world, yet feeling completely helpless to make a difference.
"Hi Lindsay. I've made the ethical choice you made, and experienced the same spinning. There is an old story I heard again recently, that helps me get through this bs. It comes from Latin America, and it's about a family that was poor and…"
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A place for all readers of Jacqueline Novogratz's The Blue Sweater to discuss the book, post favorite quotes & passages, and exchange ideas on ways to help.See More
Lindsay Haines posted a discussion
Job searching in a broken world, yet feeling completely helpless to make a difference.
As I am sitting here on a beautiful Halloween afternoon, I still find myself frustrated. Do many of you feel the same? Like so many Americans, I am currently unemployed. I quit my job at an investment firm because they told me I had to sell products I felt were entirely unethical. I feel that I did the right thing.As I am looking for job opportunities, though, I feel I am spinning my wheels. Sure, I am qualified for every position I am applying for, but I still don't even get a call. I want to…See More
Lindsay Haines joined Lauren Finzer's group
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- I graduated from the University of Virginia with majors in Spanish and Foreign Affairs. Since then, I have worked as an investment manager for a firm in DC, and I am now looking for other opportunities to broaden my knowledge in international economic development. You can find me on Twitter: @LindsayBHaines and on Facebook.
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"To whatever extent I refuse to face the deeper issues that hold me back, to that extent the world will be held back. And to whatever extent I find the miraculous key to the transformation of my own life, to that extent I will change the world."
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-Marianne Williamson
Discover your being
if you dare to explore.
The original sound
found in your core.
Be creative in
your art of war.
Pound your drum
like no one before.
-M. Nova
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The Most Inspiring People I Never Knew or Know
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 11:22pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
One of the most relaxing things to me is drawing a nice hot bath and reading a great book or watching a documentary. Tonight was no different, except for the documentary. I have long admired Mother Teresa
(who hasn't?) and read several books on her, but tonight I came across a documentary about her. For all that I know of her, you would think I knew nothing after watching this film. She is… Continue
(who hasn't?) and read several books on her, but tonight I came across a documentary about her. For all that I know of her, you would think I knew nothing after watching this film. She is… Continue
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 5:19am on December 14, 2010,
kwame antwi-yeboah said… lindsay well its gettng to Christmas and as tradition of almost all huminity we wish our friends well. I can not forget you on this occasion. Its also the end of the year for the beginning of the nextso we combine all in our best wishes. Merry Xmas and a Wonderful 2011
Kwame
- At 6:53am on November 9, 2010, kwame antwi-yeboah said…
- Hi what a blog you make me see how i have been wasting time not using my blog effectively i certainly will change from today thanks to you ,be my friend
kwame
- At 9:05am on November 5, 2010,
Alice Liu said… - Thanks, Lindsay! =)
- At 7:42am on October 30, 2010,
Katharine Bierce said… - Hi Lindsay and welcome to the Acumen Fund's online community! To help get you started, do take a look at some of the different groups available which are built around specific issues and also locations; our Washington, DC group would be a good place for you to begin. This will help you be aware of events coming to your area as well as finding connections with like-minded individuals.
If you'd like to start a book club around The Blue Sweater, you can check out our Blue Sweater Fan Group too.
Lastly, please add a picture to your profile, as that will make it much easier to connect with others here.
Welcome and let me know if I can be of help as you move forward!
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