Working Moms
A working mother's day is multi-layered! (Courtesy: Creative Commons)
Excelle
May 01, 2008
Unique Challenges & Rewards
Just as the saying goes in superhero comics: “With great power, comes great responsibility.” In more ways than one, a working mother is superhuman. Juggling a career, family, and still finding time to relax, have fun, and pursue passions? Not easy.
Here at Excelle we know that working mothers face unique challenges and, yes, rewards as they strive to have it all. That’s why we’ve created a special place just for women like you.
You’ll find information on finding time for the many hats you wear; how to manage work before, during, and after your pregnancy; and what kind of benefits working moms should expect—and demand, and more.
(Come to think of it, “and more” could be the slogan of the career mother.)
Connect With Other Working Moms
Join the Working Moms discussion group on Excelle here!
Some Links to Get You Started
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== Resources for Working Moms
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Professional Tips For Pregnancy:
• Prepare Early for Maternity Leave
• Returning After a Leave ==
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Professional Advice for Moms:
• Tips for Working Mothers
• Ready to Go Part Time as a Working Mom?== ==
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== Career Essentials
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Resume Tips:
• Avoid the Top 10 Resume Blunders
• Step-by-Step Guide to a Traditional Résumé Template
• Functional Résumé Template
• Résumé Critique Checklist ==
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Cover Letter Tips:
• General Cover Letter Template
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Career Networking:
• Networking – Its Not a Dirty Word
• Unique Networks for Women: How to Leverage What You’ve Got
• Aggressive Job Hunting Skills for the Thick Skinned
• Recommendations Play a Key Role in Job Search == -
Job Search Tips:
• Working With Headhunters
• Best Paying Careers for Women ==
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Interview Tips:
• Impress the Hiring Manager and the Receptionist
• Tell Me About Yourself ==
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Salary Negotiation:
• Cracking the Salary Negotiation Barrier
• 10 Reasons Why You Should Never Shut Up ==
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Fashion Tips for Professionals:
• 10 Interview Fashion Blunders
• The Ins and Outs of Business Casual ==
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Account Removed
2 months ago
I've recently had to move to a part-time position at work because I want to spend more time with my newborn baby, and my boss agreed to let me go part-time for a year. As I get closer to the end of the year, the pressure to return to work full-time had me knocking on HRs door again. Although they are not very comfortable letting me take some more time off as a part-time employee, I've been given an extension.
The problem lies in the fact that part-time work arrangements are not something they want people doing. They have explicitly told me that "there a fertile lot of us here, and we can't have too many people going your route." All this mind you has come to me with a pay-cut and a sort of a demotion, but the responsibilities still remain the same.
I enjoy working here, but I'm not sure I want them treating me this way. Any pointers?
narmkr1
6 months ago
296 comments
Great