It’s tax time and so you, like me and the rest of us, are probably thinking about money. If you are pregnant, have a new baby, or are thinking about having a child, you may be thinking about taking a career pause so you can spend more time with your family. But, you may be wondering if you pause for parenthood will it kill your career. I wish I had easy answers for you. I … [Read more...] about Thinking about a career pause? Money matters, so plan accordingly
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The secret to work/parenting success? Choose the right company
After the birth of her second child, Lara O’Shea, could easily have thrown up her hands, said, “Enough already!”, and left her job as an account director at powerhouse advertising agency, Ogilvy & Mather. But she didn’t. Her reason? She was working at the right company. For the third year in a row Ogilvy has been named one of the best places to work for moms by … [Read more...] about The secret to work/parenting success? Choose the right company
Hey new moms, don’t just quit your jobs
Should I stay or should I go? Don't just quit You’ve probably heard about the “Day Without A Woman” strike that activists called for on International Women’s Day. Sounds like a great idea until you realize that millions of women strike 365 days a year by leaving the paid workforce to care for their families. You know that statistic about 70 percent of mothers with children … [Read more...] about Hey new moms, don’t just quit your jobs
5 reasons you should stay at your job post-baby
Should I stay or should I go? I hate the term “working” mother. I mean really, have you ever heard someone say “working” father? Implicit in this subtle distinction is that mothers’ careers are optional. They aren’t. Women today need to work for pay in order to be able to support their families. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t pull back or pause your career for a … [Read more...] about 5 reasons you should stay at your job post-baby
Should I stay or should I go? Pregnant at work
Introducing a new bi-weekly column So, you’re about to have a baby. It is only natural you might be worried about his or her health, how the delivery will go, will breast-feeding be a challenge, will you ever get your figure back, and, importantly, will you be the kind of mother you hope to be. You are also probably wondering how the heck you’re going to integrate this … [Read more...] about Should I stay or should I go? Pregnant at work