Archive for tag: work
Resuming your career after starting a family
February 22, 2011 8:46 am Moms in SchoolWhether you have been home raising your children for years, months, or weeks, the thought of returning back to work is very disheartening since a strong bond was formed from the very beginning. Don’t fret, you are not alone. I have been in this boat three times and it was very difficult to go back every single time. The tears that were shed could probably flood a single room. It’s tough but you can do it.
Bring your child to work day spring 2011
January 27, 2011 12:46 pm Moms in SchoolI am sure many of us have heard of this particular day whether it’s “Bring your son to work day” or “Bring your daughter to work day.” I think I like the idea of “Bring your child to work day” better as it definitely prevents any sibling rivalry or jealousy amongst the bunch.
How Do You Know if You’re in the Right (or Wrong) Career?
January 20, 2011 12:12 pm Career AdviceIronically, the slump in the economy has motivated people to re-examine their work situations (even if they’re still employed) to figure out if they’re in the right jobs in the first place. But in doing so you have to be careful to determine between a temporary unpleasant work environment (due to the economy) or the need to jump ship and find a new career. Here are four questions you can ask yourself to help you determine if you’re currently in the right career.
The Secret to Staying Motivated While Looking for Work
January 12, 2011 3:06 pm Career AdviceAre you in a funk because it’s taking longer than you thought to find a job? The competition is tough right now, but you can’t let that get you down. The only way you’ll find work is to stay focused. Read how millions of unemployed Americans are keeping motivated while looking for jobs, even though open career doors are hard to find.
Work at home options for moms
January 4, 2011 12:47 pm Featured, Moms in SchoolMore and more moms are finding that their dreams of becoming a stay at home mom have now become very far fetched. I mean, how can staying home with your children pay the bills and put food on the table right? Guess what? There is work at home options available to you so that you can make goals to still be at home with your children if this is what you desire.
Last Minute Ways to Score Extra Cash During the Holidays
December 3, 2010 2:01 pm Career AdviceNeed extra cash this holiday season? Don’t mope around about it just because you’re not earning your full potential (or you happen to looking for work). Be creative by finding a job that doesn’t exist until YOU suggest it. Here are five last minute, low impact ways you can find a few bucks in the metaphoric couch cushions of Christmas.
4 Things to Consider Before Inviting Co-workers to Thanksgiving
November 22, 2010 4:33 pm Career AdviceThinking of inviting some co-workers over for Thanksgiving dinner? How nice. But just remember Thanksgiving is a time you should spend with people you truly like (weird family members aside). So before you invite a gaggle of co-workers over a family holiday meal, ask yourself these four important questions.
5 Resume Terms That Will Keep You Unemployed
November 19, 2010 2:03 pm Career AdviceIf the reader of your resume can’t decipher your strengths, then you need to throw that resume away and start over. But before you do check out the five most anemic resume killing descriptions you should avoid.
Balancing Work and a Sick Child
November 18, 2010 12:57 pm Career AdviceThe hardest part about having your kid home sick is figuring out how to be in two places at once: at home nursing your child back to health, and at work earning a living. So in honor of cold and flu being just around the corner, we give you five tips to help you figure out how to take care of a sick child while maintaining a career.
