Career and Kids

August 31st, 2007

Signs your career has stalled

From time to time, we all get a little bogged down with our careers. But, how do you know when it’s just “one of those things”, or, if it’s truly time to move on?
Krishna De at the Huffington Post tells us of Seven Signs That Your Career Has Stalled:
1. You are undertaking similar accountabilities as […]

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August 28th, 2007

Parenting Awards

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 […]

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August 20th, 2007

Really out of office?

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 […]

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August 14th, 2007

IQ Ranges for Various Occupations

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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July 31st, 2007

Job Burnout Self-Test

Mindtools.com offers a Job Burnout Self-Test.
Take it, and, see how you’re doing.
If everything’s just peachy with your job, then be sure to learn how to avoid burnout.
If things aren’t going so well in the workplace, then, learn how to cope with burnout.
If things aren’t going so well, and, you have something juicy to say, come […]

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July 2nd, 2007

E-mail sign offs

Ending an email, especially a work-related one, can be more difficult than knowing how to address your in-laws.
In fact, sometimes, I opt for no sign-off, rather than risk looking unprofessional, or, sounding too familiar with someone at work. Or, many time, I end an e-mail with “thanks”, if, indeed I’m thanking the recipient.
Two business communication […]

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May 12th, 2007

Does it Pay for Mom to Work?

The CBS story, “Does it Pay for Mom to Work?” offers some good information to consider when evaluating if both parents should work, but, I really hate the title.
It was almost enough to make me skip over the entire article.
If the point of the article is:
No matter what, while the decision for one member […]

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May 8th, 2007

HireMyMom.com

This is an interesting way for professional women to find work at home opportunities.
HireMyMom.com matches companies in need of temporary or part time help with professionals (often moms at home) who are in need of a flexible work schedule that allows them to work from home.
Their goal:
To provide businesses with top talent for temporary […]

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May 5th, 2007

LayoffSpace.com

There’s a social networking site for everyone these days.
Between opportunities?
Check out the free Layoffspace.com where you can “blog, chat, share ideas, and, find support”.
There are forums to meet recruiters, career coaches, and, fellow job seekers, as well as extensive online career resources for the job search, including a job board and information on crafting a […]

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April 13th, 2007

Fat, Forty and Fired

Fat, Forty and Fired by Nigel Marsh is the story of one man’s journey through raising children, the loss of a high powered job, major surgery, and the realization that work, rather than his family, had dominated his life.
His year off following these events was a life changing experience as he realized that he […]

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