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I am a published author, career counselor and executive compensation specialist. My blog focuses on returning to the workforce after an extended leave of absence. Visit my website TheCredoCompany.com.
After being OUT of the workforce for a few years, a mother's sense of value and worth changes. We tend to place a high monetary value on our careers, but that value diminishes with each passing year. Many mothers think that if they were earning $50k befo ... Read more...
Yikes! He asked you what?!?!?
Have you ever experienced that reaction or had a friend exclaim that to you?
When interviewing for a new job - especially after staying at home to raise children - potential employers may be curious about your ... Read more...
Usually, New Year's resolutions mean defining what you should NOT be doing any more. Resolutions are traditionally about "taking away" our vices:
1. Stop smoking
2. Stop eating - lose weight
3. Stop being lazy - exercise more
When i ... Read more...
Finding the perfect job isn't easy. We would all like our dream job to land in our lap.
Unfortunately, those chances are about as good as the Elf on the Shelf moving itself every night.
I work with people to review their skills and compete ... Read more...
When I advise women returning to work, we discuss finding a career you love. I also suggest employing a partner/spouse in the process of developing family goals and objectives for achieving work-life balance.
But what if you are single?
Singl ... Read more...
The holidays bring cheer, happiness, love and...STRESS. If life seemed hectic BEFORE the holidays, then holiday activities only exacerbate the situation. We are busy running around buying gifts, wrapping presents, baking cookies, attending parties, r ... Read more...
Before working, you may have channeled Martha Stewart during the holidays - chopping down your Xmas tree, making everything homemade, designing new ornaments and decking the halls with beautiful garland.
Now times might be different. You work. You don't have ... Read more...
This time of year brings merriment and joy - and sadness. Holiday lists are made, halls are decked, cheerful music is played and people are generally in a nicer mood.
However, because many companies operate on a calendar year cycle, this is also the ... Read more...
Without a doubt, returning to work after raising kids is challenging - on many levels. We can make lists, involve our children, have back-up plans and cross our fingers, but without spousal support, we will never be 100% successful.
According to Betsy M ... Read more...
When returning to the workforce, you may want to consider roles OTHER than what you did prior to having children. Rather than figuring out how to continue climbing the same career ladder, consider moving to another one to broaden your exposure and expand your ... Read more...
