I’m not sure what I think about this: Peoria mom wins Working Parent award.
At first glance, it looks happy and positive, and, it is. But, after I thought about it, I realized it bothers me, in a way, too. I’ve long maintained that being a working parent is simply a reality for many people, no […]
As if I haven’t been off work enough, what with the kids and the house, I find that I have to have yet another day off tomorrow.
There’s several things I need to do, including taking my youngest to a dental appointment.
But, lately, when I’m requesting time off, I find myself being more and […]
Nobody likes to schedule home repairs, especially when you have to enter between 8 and 12, or, 1-4 purgatory. But, when you work away from home, it becomes even more difficult to schedule these things.
While some places have repair hours later in the day, you’re at the mercy of others. I’ve learned that you […]
More from the, “Oh, you worrrrrk….” files:
My youngest child started kindergarten.
Since he had a half day on the first day, we went out to lunch after school.
While we were eating, a woman, whom I recognize from school, came up to us. Though we have mutual friends, I don’t really know her.
But, I […]
Every now and then I’ve been known to grumble about not being able to do anything in the evenings, especially during the week, except get ready for the next day.
I hear about people putting the little tykes to bed and enjoying adult time reading or watching a movie, or, even getting a little work done. […]
The Woman Entrepreneur’s Toolbox: 100 Networking Resources, Guides, and, Links is a list of valuable information, and, tools to help you grow a business.
There are blogs, tools, organizations, books, stories, and, more.
Though some of them are specifically about women in business, many of the resources listed are for anyone who wants to start […]
Here’s a time management tip I never really thought of:
According to BBC Magazine, workers stressed out over the volume of e-mail they receive are putting up “out of office ” messages to screen incoming e-mails, and, hope that people don’t expect responses from them.
This “out of office” trickery is seen as survival for some workers […]
I got a Rockin’ Girl Blogger award from my friend RB at Southern and Sublime!
RB is a fellow working parent with two young children, and, a demanding job. She raises her kids with grace, style, and, humor.
Since I think the idea is to tag other “Rockin’ Girl Bloggers” (actually, I guess guys could win […]
Aliza Sherman, of many Internet ventures, including WomenEntrepreneur.com asks, “Will Baby Change Business?”
Parent entrepreneurs are often in the situation of having to integrate baby into business if they want their business to continue. But, sometimes, it’s a tough decision whether or not to be up front about a baby in a business setting.
I hate […]
Via Work at Home Mom Revolution, here’s a chart that lists IQ ranges for various jobs.
I have no idea how you’d use it, but, it was interesting.
I guess nurse is lumped in with “medical occupations”, but, I’m still looking for “blogger”.
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