Tag Archives: women and work
Q&A: I Want to Quit: My Husband Is Against It
My husband gets annoyed with me when I talk about quitting but after racing through dinner only to get online again with my boss, well, I know just don’t want this kind of work life. My husband says its easier … Continue reading
Work, Stress and “Slight” Depression — Mom’s Advice
A friend who has a demanding job just sent me an email recounting a myriad of family demands, intense travel and huge accountability at work. I expected the email to end on a note of satisfaction but instead the summary … Continue reading
THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF CREATING A LIFE WORK
I’m in the final stages of editing my book, Unsinkable, and I’m selecting a subtitle on Google Ads. It’s fun and exciting. While I’m waiting on these steps here is a preview of what becoming Unsinkable requires: EDUCATION: Learn how to swim Determined … Continue reading
How Do I Make My Business Profitable?
If you are thinking about a business idea, starting a business, or managing an ongoing concern that just can’t seem to get traction, this blog post checklist is for you.
Q&A: My Co-Worker Got the Job…Did I Blow It?
Q. Hey I was on your blog looking for work advice because I was considered for a second project and the program went to someone else. My boss said I wasn’t ready.
Q&A: Why Husbands Can’t Always Be Your Job Coach
Q. Why is your advice more helpful than my husband’s? The only somewhat helpful thing he said when I was worried about getting passed over was that if I do good work then my boss won’t think I’m a loser.
Apple’s Focus on the Bottom Line: A Woman’s Point of View
The New York Times has recently taken on Apple for not holding Chinese subcontractors to better labor practices. One article, In China, Human Costs Are Built into the i—pad, article claims that workers employed by Apple’s subcontractor’s in China are subjected to inhumane … Continue reading
Unsinkable Quotes: Anonymous
Don’t be discouraged..it’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.
More Magazine on What Women Want: Flexibility
More Magazine conducted a nationwide poll of 500 women ages 35 to 60 and 92% of respondents said they consider flexibility to be important in a job—and the number is up for 75% in 2009.
UNSINKABLE STEPS to Getting Promoted (or the next job you want)
1. Create value in your current position.