Your attitude is what will determine if you fail or succeed. Only you allow yourself to quit. No one can make you do anything it is only you to blame if you fail because you allowed it to happen.

We all live our lives according to many rules.

Some of these rules we are aware of. Many of them we’re not.

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Returning to work can be a challenge - and we expect the company to train us and help us be successful.  Many companies have structured training programs for getting new hires up to speed.  At the entry to mid-management levels of an organization, these programs are successful because the expectations are lower.  People know these employees need time to learn the job and the business or industry.

In today's competitive job market, job seekers are vying for jobs against hundreds of other eligible candidates.  And company's know - there are other fish in the sea. Networking, researching and preparing for interviews are all critical steps to improve your chances of getting the offer.

Lately I’ve had several people ask me WHY they need a mailing list. It’s true that in the marketplace today, we hear many things about newsletters and mailing lists. Most experts will tell you that if you’re in business – whether it be direct sales, writing, selling your own product or service – you NEED a mailing list. I agree and here’s why:

Your Mailing List Is One The Best Ways To Communicate With Your Audience

As I continue to read the articles and opinions that pop up each week on the topic of working motherhood, I’m struck by something often missing from these conversations: working motherhood is a) not always a choice or a decision based whatever the mom feels like doing and b) even when it is optional, it’s not a selfish act.   

As though returning to work isn't hard enough - especially after being home - the worst thing that can happen would be to accept the wrong job.  Wouldn't it be nice to ensure a job is a good fit BEFORE you take it?  Almost a slam dunk guarantee?  Well, there is a way.  Some people are so happy to have the offer though that they don't care about the fit.  They just want the job.

Three meals and one dinner has been my life for almost eight years. But things are going to change in my house and here is why.

The final hurdle in any job search process is the compensation negotiation.  Rightly so, the first thing people think about and negotiate is base salary.  Even after being out of the workforce, base salary is the primary driver of any compensation package.  Other compensation and benefits elements - such as bonuses, or 401(k) matches, are driven off of base salary.