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“I just wish more people knew…”
ShesSmart.com asked, people from all over answered.
When you have knowledge, you can improve your work/shopping/life experiences! So we went and asked a dentist how to improve our dentist visit, and then we went and asked an experienced nail tech her professional secret to smoother cuticles. A librarian told us what really upsets her, and an insurance salesman gave us invaluable advice!
Sarah DeMatos
Etsy Shop Owner : Sarah DeMatos (Frasapeas Jewelry Shop)
I wish more people knew that it is possible to be an artist creating things of beauty while still working a 9-5 desk job. Etsy is a platform that makes this easy and fun. I, like many Etsy shop owners, have a daytime job (mine is 9-7 actually) and my shop is a nights and weekends gig. After a long day at the office and sitting in traffic, I finally get home and the real work begins!
In my short experience as an Etsy shop owner (I’ve only been open 5 months) I’ve learned that if you put the time, effort and thoughtfulness into your little business, Etsy really makes it work for you. Etsy provides its sellers with countless tools that take the guess work out of being a seller. They send sellers daily/weekly e-newsletters with helpful articles, tips and advice, and from almost every one in my inbox, I have drawn incredible information that has directly benefited my shop.
What I love best of all is Etsy is so supportive of the members of their community. They truly care about you and what you to succeed. So for anyone who has a crafty side and has entertained the thought of selling their work, make Etsy your home. For Etsy buyers, leave us sellers feedback and if you like our items, make us your favorite! Your favorites spread like wildfire!”
Photo by jm3 on Flickr.
Librarian : BrooklynShoeBabe*
As a children’s and young adult librarian, I wish more people knew that they should pick up the books that their babies pull onto the floor. We know that the babies are going to do it, and we’re okay with that. What we’re not okay with is the parent or caregiver just leaving the books on the floor. Just put them back on the table, so it is easier for us to reshelf them.
I wish people would not say things like “my taxes pay your salary,” because people who work in the libraries also pay taxes.
Finally, I wish more people knew that everyone who works in the library is not a librarian. Librarians are trained professionals, like lawyers, and we have to have a Master’s Degree in Information or Library Science before we can call ourselves librarians. (Sometimes, we have to be state certified.)
