This week’s mumback adventures…
What a difference a week makes. Or even half a week, as it’s only Wednesday. Last week I moped about, barely engaging with the vague writing assignments my ‘editor’ had … Continue reading
Why 43% of Women With Children Leave Their Jobs, and How to Get Them Back
See on Scoop.it – ‘Mumback’: advice for SAHMs returning to workGood suggestions for how corporations can help women re-enter the workforce after maternity leaves. (@stewfriedman) Maria Rayner‘s insight: This is … Continue reading
Time to take stock…
Looking for a slot in the working world after a (lengthy) sabbatical spent having children, shopping and going to the gym, your blogger embarked on a journalism course. This meant … Continue reading
Connie Schultz: A Million Ways to ‘Lean In’ | Parade.com
See on Scoop.it – ‘Mumback’: advice for SAHMs returning to workFor working mothers, there’s no such thing as one right path. Maria Rayner‘s insight: More hope for mature career-changers. See … Continue reading
Me and facebook
What do I have in common with Mark Zuckerberg? Not a lot. I can switch on a computer, but I’m not a geek; I’m not worth millions; I have a … Continue reading
YouTube clip
See on Scoop.it – Mumback: SAHMs returning to workStay at Home Mums go back to work: advice. Maria Rayner‘s insight: Another American clip, but thus is very upbeat and full … Continue reading
Back to school
Four months ago I went back to school. It was a daunting experience, but ultimately challenging and rewarding. Here’s something of what I’ve learnt so far at the London School … Continue reading
Monday musings: can your face betray you?
Last week I bumped into a friend in the supermarket. She asked me what was wrong why was I looking so hassled? I was a little pissed off, having spent … Continue reading
Best Laid Plans…
The thing about juggling a family with any sort of work or course, where there is a rigid timetable, is the unexpected nature of family life. Things just keep popping … Continue reading
What price academic success?
On my way to the station I walk past a smart prep school. Today a family – mum, two children under six, smartly-dressed in regulation coat, hat and gloves – … Continue reading
