Tag: career change
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Why I Hesitate to Hire Moms
Get Pregnant Fast As a stay-at-home mom, you’ve watched your children become more independent, and now you’re ready to step back into the workforce. You’re not looking to return to your previous career as a teacher, banker, or lawyer; that life feels like a distant memory. Instead, you’re after a casual job that brings in…
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5 Valuable Lessons I Gained From Leaving My Job
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Hartman Last year, I reached a tipping point with my work-life balance, prompting me to walk away from my job. Remarkably, just two months later, I found myself back in the same position—but this time, I had the upper hand. While I may have seemed like a corporate boomerang, that…
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My First Day Back at Work: A Memoir of a Stay-at-Home Mom’s Transition
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 14, 2023 Originally Published: March 20, 2010 As I prepare for my first day at a new job, I’ve meticulously picked out my outfit, packed a delicious lunch, set aside my favorite mug for a much-needed coffee fix, and even cleaned my car for the commute. I’m feeling ready to…
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How to Navigate Returning to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Parent
Get Pregnant Fast After dedicating almost a decade to raising my kids, I’ve decided it’s time to step back into the workforce. It took a lot of encouragement to get here—let’s face it, who would want to hire someone who has survived on caffeine and occasionally forgets what a shower feels like? But here I…
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How I Transformed My Life: A Journey of Reinvention
Get Pregnant Fast Two years back, as I celebrated my 41st birthday, I embarked on a journey I never imagined a working mother could undertake—I reinvented my life. As a child, I fantasized about various careers, trying them on like costumes—each representing a bold new future. President, teacher, writer, psychologist, movie star—the possibilities seemed endless.…