Work isn’t on everyone’s agenda, but returning to work after children can be necessary. These posts will provide career advice to help you to find the right job for you and your family.
With the Beans now back at school at I’m slowly returning to some form of routine, it’s only been three days but I’m hoping to get myself back to my ‘organised self’ that I used to pride myself on back in the day when I worked full time in an office. Whenever I updated my … Read more
Who doesn’t want to make a little extra money to help pay the bills, or just to buy something nice. And the internet overs a wide range of ways to help you do that. Whether you have lots of time or are just looking for something that you do in front of the television. Here … Read more
Well at least that’s what I tell the children!! I do have to laugh a little because when the children are being less than angelic with each other when playing in each others’ bedrooms I will hear either one of them say “when you’re in my bedroom then I am the boss” – oh how … Read more
Working Mums Rock: Official! Microsoft has been doing some research into working Mums and that really is the long and short of it so working Mums, give yourself a pat on the back. They spoke with more than 5000 employees and over 200 working Mums with 72% of UK employees saying that working Mums are … Read more
Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience can’t they? I haven’t actually attended an interview for over 10 years now so I’m sure I would be a nervous wreck. When I get nervous I talk and talk and talk and talk some more, you get the picture don’t you? Well, that’s where Hubby is at right … Read more
by Janice Haddon, managing director at Morgan Redwood Returning to work after maternity leave will bring out a range of issues to consider and a whole host of emotions to deal with. The practicalities will mean that a balance will need to be struck – and for us to be happy in life that needs … Read more
I would like to start this post by saying that I have not been asked to write this post by anyone, I just believe in pointing out when someone is doing a good job as we are always quick to point out when someone is doing a bad job so let’s keep the balance and … Read more
When Little Bean was a baby I found working from home quite easily because she whilst she was sleeping during the day I could get my head down and get my work done but now that Little Bean no longer takes daytime naps I’m finding it increasingly hard to work on the days that she … Read more
Becoming a mother represents a significant shift in the way you think of your time. Before, you were a career woman, an expert time manager, and a problem solver. Now, with the growing family that you have, you may be thinking of combining all of those qualities into one great opportunity — starting your own … Read more