Posts by Jamie
My Working Mom Scarlet Letter: G
By Jamie on May 26, 2008
By Jamie on May 26, 2008
I’ll admit it. Sometimes, OK, quite often, I’m a guilt-ridden mother. I feel guilty about not spending enough time with my daughters, but then I worry that I don’t spend enough time focusing on work. I feel guilty that my 5-year-old {read more}
Moms Willing to Take Pay Cut for More Family Time
By Jamie on May 19, 2008
By Jamie on May 19, 2008
After the birth of my second daughter in 2005 I wanted to change my work schedule. Fortunately for me I work for a small company and my boss was willing to try the new arrangement. I also willingly took a pay cut so I could cut back from 5 to 4 days a {read more}
Summer Break No Vacation for Parents
By Jamie on May 12, 2008
I’m facing a new situation for the first time as a working mom. My oldest daughter is finishing her first year of "real school" and is no longer enrolled in daycare. Summer vacation looms and while she’ll be able to take a break {read more}
By Jamie on May 12, 2008
Tomo & Edie Organic Baby Kimono Giveaway
By Jamie on May 10, 2008
In celebration of all things baby this week, Blissfully Domestic is having a giveaway for this beautiful kusakizome baby kimono in shades of orange from Tomo&Edie. This is a gorgeous, and unique, alternative to the blue and pink that dominates the {read more}
By Jamie on May 10, 2008
Maternity Wear That Works for Work
By Jamie on May 5, 2008
I’ve worked through two pregnancies (literally up to the last few days with my first daughter), and found there were several versatile pieces of maternity clothing that I wore every week.
I recommend checking with your friends first. I was the {read more}
By Jamie on May 5, 2008
Black and White: Classic Career Color Combo
By Jamie on April 28, 2008
I’m a big fan of black year round. Late spring and summer are a great time to add some new items to your work wardrobe, and there’s nothing quite as versatile as a classic pair of black trousers or a black skirt. You can dress them up or down {read more}
By Jamie on April 28, 2008
Take Your Son or Daughter to Work This Thursday
By Jamie on April 21, 2008
National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is this Thursday,
April 24. This year’s theme is Making Choices for a Better World.
The program’s intent is to help children connect their school work
with the working world and to instill {read more}
By Jamie on April 21, 2008
What Not to Say When Your Co-Worker is Pregnant
By Jamie on April 14, 2008
Last year I worked with several women who were pregnant. It was fun to attend baby showers and marvel at the latest baby gear on the market since my birthin’ babies days are over. It wasn’t that long ago (seven years this fall) that I announced {read more}
By Jamie on April 14, 2008
Stay Ahead of the Competition Via Networking
By Jamie on April 7, 2008
As many as 80 percent of job openings are filled by networking, according to the Women For Hire website, which means solid networking skills are essential, especially in today’s increasingly competitive economy.
With last week’s news that U.S. payrolls {read more}
By Jamie on April 7, 2008
Just Say No to Casual Friday Fug
By Jamie on March 31, 2008
When I entered the workforce back in 1992 I had to shop for a true work wardrobe highlighted by the three Ps: power suits,
pantyhose, and pumps. For the past seven years I’ve worked in a casual
office and my panty hose quotient has dwindled down {read more}
By Jamie on March 31, 2008
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