| 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. |
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Am I Doing This Right?
Ah, the age-old question mothers ask themselves on a daily basis – am I doing this right? Whether it’s about disciplining tactics or sleep training or if the organic cheez-puffs are really that much better for your kids, motherhood to most is a type of training-in-progress, we learn as we go along. more
To Start or Not To Start a Business with Your Spouse.
Starting a business with the one you love might sound dreamy, but you should give it careful consideration before making the business commitment. more
How to Get Heard in a Meeting Full of Men.
There you are, one of two women in a meeting room full of men, or perhaps in a loud bar one woman among four other men -- trying, trying hard to get a word in edgewise. more
Work from Home: The Search for a One Minute Commute.
The good news is that there ARE real options for those of us interested in work at home jobs, even in this economy. And not only are they real, but some really excellent opportunities are out there… in line with your career, good paying, and flexible. more
My Working Mom Hero: Tina Fey.
Tina Fey is finally a household name. It’s about time. I’ve been treating myself to Fey’s talent for years, now you can too. more
Return to the Workforce with Ease.
Returning to work while you have an infant/toddler baby is most often described by moms as stressful, difficult, emotional and exhausting. How could it not be? Suddenly you're facing new challenges, having new experiences, taking on new responsibilities (above the already staggering ones you maintain as a parent). more
Total Reinvention: A Legal Stylist.
In my past life I was a corporate lawyer at Jones Day, one of the largest international firms in the world. I've always loved fashion, but coming from a suburb of Detroit, Michigan it was difficult to envision really being able to do anything other than become a "doctor, lawyer or engineer." more
When No Could Mean Yes: How to Negotiate a Flexible Schedule.
Ready to make a change at work? Whether you want to work from home or cut back to part-time, it’s never easy to approach your management with a request. more
Do Canadian Working Moms Do It Differently?
Although I am a Canadian working mom, I have a lot of working mom friends in the USA and in England. Recently we had an online discussion about whether working motherhood differs in Canada compared to the rest of the world. more
Those Are Fighting Words.
"Why don't you raise your own children." Yes. I wrote that and then I attached it to a post about childcare in America on a popular pregnancy, baby, and parenting site. What followed was a chaotic inbox full of scathing emails questioning my intelligence, parenting aptitudes, and even my sex drive. more
