Mommy Track'd | The Working Mother's Guide to Managed Chaos

There are many ways to make your work more suitable for your life. If you are interested in formal alternative work arrangements, creative programs offered by progressive employers or just want to inject a little more efficiency and flexibility into your current schedule, you have come to the right place. We hope the information here inspires you to work your way.

Alternate Schedules At Ebay.

Kirstin Hoefer, Sr. Director of Product Management at Ebay, Leads the Company’s Strategic Initiative to Improve the Buying Experience on eBay.com on an 80% Schedule more

Making Your Onramp Your Opportunity.

Too often stay-at-home moms view onramping back into the workforce as a daunting task, especially if they’re looking to make a career change. If this sounds familiar don’t fret, read on. You’ll learn that onramping can be an opportunity to not only redefine yourself but also create your ideal work situation.

The Perils of Part-Time.

Sometimes, I feel like a machine: the laundry, the blog, the email,
the homework, the grocery shopping, the birthday party planning, the
research reports--and that's just what I've done since I arrived home
at 6:30 tonight. more

Reentering the Workforce after Having Children: The Internal War Women Wage with Themselves

Forget about the Mommy Wars — the supposed battle between stay-at-home and career-oriented mothers. Watch out for the battle going on closer to home: the internal debate of deciding which option is right for you. more

Getting High or Getting By?

Women who telecommute, at least part time, tell me, "I have a killer job." The pièce de résistance of their professional setup? "I can work from home when I need to. I can bend my work schedule around my child's needs. "Turns out, that's a mixed blessing. It's a killer job, all right--and it's killing them.

Working Moms' Part-Time Preference.

A new study by the Pew Research Center shows that some 60% of working mothers want to work part-time. That’s up from 48% in 1997. I understand where these moms are coming from. For the past seven years, I’ve worked three days a week.

Make Work and Breastfeeding Work.

Breast feeding can be complicated even during maternity leave, when you have all day to master an effective latch-on. Then you head back to work, and it gets even crazier. But never fear. If you want to continue nursing, you can. more

What is A Momtreprenuer Anyway?

t’s ok if you have never heard the word “momtrepreneur” or don’t know what one is. The good news is that even if you can’t spell “quiche,” you still know one when you eat it. Likewise, you probably already know a momtrepreneur and have likely been amazed by her ability to multitask, spread energy and hook you up with a piece of gum.

Five Work/Life Benefits We All Should Have And How To Get Them.

Yes, you always had a life outside of work, but the need to leave the office for dinner with friends doesn't instill a real sense of urgency in employers. So pre-children, we put in the hours without complaint. Then we start our families. We mentally create boundaries, we fantasize about flexibility, and we could really use child care assistance. We're still dedicated to our careers, but we need help. more

Flexible Work Arrangements Are All The Rage: Even Law Firms Are Joining The Party.

Benefits of the Flexible Arrangement to the Company

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