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Does Being a Mom Count In a Resume? 3 Ways To Make It Work
Returning to work? Has that time spent looking after your kids done anything for your resume other than date it or cover it in spit up? To find out, we asked the author of a new book, Unlocking the Door to Your Career, Catherine Palmiere. 1) JP: What is the most important thing to emphasize [...]
Manage Maternity Leave (Before You Go)
Don’t offer to go back to work earlier than you have to, urges Liz O’Donnnell, a freelance writer and mother, in the first of three must-read guest posts about managing maternity leave. Managing your time-off for maternity leave should start as soon as you learn you are pregnant, even before you tell your boss or [...]
Bed rest blues…week four
I’m still pregnant, hooray! Amniotic fluid levels according to this week’s ultrasound is in the high-normal range. No signs of infection. I’m IV free, I have “outside privileges” (a.k.a. I can go into the “yard.”) Baby is approximately 2.2 lbs and I am 27 weeks. On Friday, I was told I could go home on [...]
Great sites to help you save on groceries
Recently, I’ve begun a quest to find the best deals for groceries, and searching for ways to save money while feeding my family. Some of our readers have passed along great coupon and other frugal living sites. Here is a list so you can begin your savings today! From Angela: Frugal Coupon Living, where you [...]
Starting your at home business
At Moms To Work, some of our favorite stories are from Moms who are starting their own businesses from home. Today, We’re featuring Caitlin (Cait) Zieroth, mom to two beautiful little girls living in the San Diego area who turned her passion for knitting into a business, Little Hands and Little Feet. Customers can buy [...]
Second Pregnancy- The halfway point
For those of you who have been following Mom2′s “The second time around” posts, I have a confession to make. I am Mom2. Me. Renee. Your friendly MTWer. So far, this pregnancy has had its strange moments, but all seems to be well now. I’m off restricted duty and back to a normal life. I’ve [...]
The second time around- Part 1
“The second time around” is a journal of a second pregnancy. Mom2 has a beautiful, energetic toddler. Since only family and close friends currently know she’s pregnant, she’s keeping her identity under wraps until she’s ready to shout the great news from the roof tops at work, or until her belly gives it away for [...]
Endurance in the Face of Hormones
Women deserve a medal! Isn’t it enough we endure periods, swinging hormones and childbirth? Or that we turn into hormone-deprived brittle bags of bones after menopause? No. Now a new study confirms brain fog in menopause is real. It’s that time in early menopause when remembering one’s … oh yeah, name … is a challenge. [...]
To Work or Not to Work after baby…Can you afford it? Part 1
Deciding whether or not to return to work following maternity leave can be a tough question for every family to answer. While the issue is a highly personal one there are some financial issues to consider. 1- Do you have paid/ partial paid or unpaid maternity leave? The majority of U.S. businesses don’t offer [...]
Resume Bloopers
Loved these funny examples of resume bloopers. File this under reminders: Why we all need to read resumes and cover letters on hard copy before sending. They come from Ten Classic Resume Bloopers, Know Them So You Won’t Make Them, by Kim Isaacs at ResumePower blog: “Consistently tanked as top sales producer for new accounts.” [...]
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