Tag: working mom
7 Ways Being a Social Worker Prepared Me for Motherhood
We’ve all heard the saying, “Nothing can fully prepare you for motherhood.” And I would have to agree. The exhaustion, the struggle, the love. You...
Business Travel Tips for Nursing Moms
Working full-time while breastfeeding and/or pumping can be really challenging. It's also hard work! Here at FCMB, our bloggers have shared a lot of personal...
Why Working Moms Don’t Have An Ugly Secret
I've seen this article and others like it shared many times on social media by fellow working moms. The article talks about the "ugly secret...
Networking – it ain’t just a working thang
I have been fully entrenched in discussions at work about empowering woman and how important it is to network. It's crucial to have the support...
On the Road Again: Taking the Career Detour
I've always known it would be time to go back to work. At some point. In the future. But now that future is fast...
4 Practical Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
I recently returned to work after a six month maternity leave. I was fortunate to have had so much time off to bond with my son...
Returning to Work: Take Two
I had my second son this past summer, and my second chance to return to work from maternity leave. This time around I knew...
The Great Escape: Traveling for Work
During the first year of my daughter's life, I made the conscious decision of not traveling for work. Even though I had a few opportunities presented to...
My Job is FINDING a JOB: Curating the Content of YOU
Last time we connected, I gave some tips and advice on setting yourself up to win during a job search. Another aspect of the...
My Job is FINDING a Job :: Setting Yourself Up To...
This past winter with no warning, my very awesome job disappeared without a trace. Poof, gone. The issue is that in my family I had...