Comments on: jacqueline barlow shoves her way out of a steady job and makes her way around the world.

By: Соломон

Соломон — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:06:57 +0000

Очень восхитила ваша передовица, в ней сбережено весьма невпроворот затронуто из нашей человечьей повседневной жизни и это даже отлично! Есть над чем покумекать

By: John

John — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:38:40 +0000

Wow! I have always believed in the power of positive thinking. You are living it. What an example. It reminds me of a story: Dad to son- “Do you know why an Indian Rain Dance always works?”. Son- “No, why?”. Dad- “Because they don’t stop dancing until it starts raining.”

By: ahniwa

ahniwa — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:57:39 +0000

Fortune favors the brave, right?

I have no doubt you’ll find success.

I can offer up some volunteer work if you want some practical experience doing virtual reference (in English or Spanish).

By: jacqueline

jacqueline — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:08:44 +0000

Thanks, everybody, for your words of encouragement. They really help.

By: Maryanne

Maryanne — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:26:34 +0000

Just happened upon Shovers & Makers and read your story. I’ve been trying to learn spanish for years and love that you just jumped in head first (of course LOVE makes us do these crazy things).

I was recently reminded of a Woody Allen quote: “90% of life is showing up” Keep doing what you are doing and attend those meetings! Networking is another piece of the puzzle that you need to do. Every library job I ever got was from networking and meeting people. It will all eventually fall into place even though it doesn’t seem like it sometimes!

Buena suerte,

Maryanne the Librarian

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:24:57 +0000

Invent a job you’ll love doing, then get someone to hire you to do it… Much better than competing with native Spanish speakers for limited opportunities. Think of it as looking for funding, instead of looking for work! :-))))

By: Lydia Dawe

Lydia Dawe — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:22:50 +0000

Jacqueline!!!
I randomly found this page – and you on it!
Words of encouragement:
Let’s see, you speak three languages, have proved yourself to adapt to a variety of challenging situations, you are intelligent, sophisticated, worldly, trustworthy, punctual, and thoughtful. What more can I say? Did I mention punctual?
Of course you will work in your field again – I have spoken to many librarians who took a year or so off before getting a library job.
Learning Spanish is incredibly valuable in our field. My library system has been trying for months to find someone to help manage a branch who speaks Spanish – and there were very few librarians with that skill who applied. Think of this time as developing your skills. You will prevail, I have no doubt.

By: jacqueline

jacqueline — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:16:33 +0000

I am honoured and blessed!

By: amy

amy — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:41:08 +0000

Attn: Spanish Libraries
From: Library Society of the World
Re: Jacqueline Barlow

Hire her and your organization will gain a great worker who loves helping people.
You can thank us later.