Shelley Wenger
Bio
Small town country girl in southern Pennsylvania. Raising two boys on a small farm filled with horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, dogs, and a cat. Certified veterinary technician and writer at Virtually Shelley.
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How One Can Get Screwed In Divorce
You may have read my one piece about women who get financially screwed in divorce. You may even have read a critique that I got from James Gerboc, which prompted my next article. While both of these articles are important and many people find themselves struggling financially after a divorce, I think that many people are screwed in other ways.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Families
How Men (and Anyone Really) Can Get Financially Screwed In Divorce
You may have read my one piece about women who get financially screwed in divorce. You may even have read a critique that I got on Medium, which changed everything. It really made me think. I didn't want to upset anyone, so I decided to write an article to show that anyone can get screwed during a divorce. Both parties are going through this difficult time, and nobody ever really wins by the time that they are on the other side.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Families
Tips to Work From Home Successfully
It can be quite difficult to work from home, and the truth is that most people can't do it. The television calls to them. The phone rings and they stop to answer it. They could spend hours scrolling through Facebook, instead of finishing a single task for their business.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Journal
Marketing Yourself as a Freelance Writer to Get Higher Paying Jobs
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By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Journal
Reducing Stress at the Veterinarian's Office
Just like a doctor's visit can be stressful for you, your pets may also feel the same anxiety when they go to the veterinarian's office. Then, if they have a bad visit, it only gets worse. Every visit gets harder and harder for your pet.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Petlife
When to Quit Your Job
Starting a new business is scary. You believe in it (and yourself). You don’t want it to fail, so you are willing to put in the work to get it going. That being said, most people continue to work their full-time job while starting a business.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Journal
Dealing With Distractions: Housework
Housework can be very distracting when you work from home, especially if you are easily distracted. It can be very hard to concentrate on work when you see a pile of laundry that needs to be done. If you are working in the kitchen and see the sink full of dirty dishes, it can be tempting to stop working and do them, especially since it won't take long. If you are sitting in the living room, working while your children play, you might get distracted by the dirty floor, which needs to be vacuumed. Even if you continue to work, your mind may still be thinking about everything else that you need to do.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Lifehack
Why Should You Pay Child Support?
Any divorce is challenging. Add in children and it can get downright nasty. It can be very hard to decide who should have the children and when. The most common child custody agreement is when one parent has the children the most. However, split custody where children spend equal time with their parents is becoming more popular.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Families
Ways Women Can Be Treated Unfairly At Work
Though we live in times when discrimination shouldn't be a factor, the truth is that there are many people who feel like they aren't treated fairly at work. At least twenty-five percent of women have felt that way at least once.
By Shelley Wenger2 years ago in Journal