Creative Ways to Combine Work & Family

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I have been actively looking for a career since April 2009 and I get plenty of flush letters. I even called an HR person to see what I could do to make myself more marketable. They all but hung the phone up in my face. To top it off my spouse is going thru a midlife crisis and demanding I go back to work. It is so disheartening. You really have to keep your head up and not get depressed. So that's what's happening in AL. I have applied at banks, credit union, retail stores, dept stores, restaurants, movie theaters, and the list goes on. Any ideas?

D of AL 9:44AM January 08, 2010

You could possibly look into tudoring in your field

SLM of OH 4:53PM August 21, 2009

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Alxnnkdm of NE 10:38PM July 14, 2009

What about moms in science..working from home is not an option for scientists..are there ways to strike a balance between work and family?

Geetha of MD 1:52PM June 10, 2009

Great information for all moms - a great resource and inspiring at the same time.

Jennifer Mangum of VA 5:10PM May 29, 2009

I found Sharon's book to be very informative and motivating. Having gone back to work part-time when my daughter turned two, I settled for something 'comfortable' and easy. Although I enjoy my job and it's fairly stress free, Sharon's book has given me some ideas, motivation and the tools I needed to pursue something more satisfying and hopefully more financially lucrative for my family. A must read for all new stay-at-home Moms interested in getting back to 'work'. Thanks Sharon!

Kelly Fassino of CA 2:39PM May 29, 2009

Ms. Abboud has captured an important topic in today's world. I found her book to informative and insightful. If anyone out there wants to find their true passion and make money while doing it, All Moms Work is a must have!

Juliet Amann of VA 12:50PM May 29, 2009

I thoroughly enjoyed Sharon's book and found valuable strategies that I believe any mom can use, whether she's now working or not or hopes to return to the workforce. As a mom who works from home, many of the ideas in the book are ones I can implement. I really appreciated all the valuable resources Sharon included in her book.

Sue L Canfield of CA 11:51AM May 29, 2009

unfortunately must produce some level of financial income. If raising kids at the same time, then having a job role that DOES NOT introduce untenable levels of personal stress into what time remains for self and family is a big, big deal. For many people this increasingly means that dumping the boss, the workplace back-stabbing and the "they-will-eliminate-me-if-they-can" cloud of America's "employment-at-will" culture is a dream worth pursuing.
For everyone who can make a go of something that they create and own, I say hooray and hoorah.

Muser of NM 10:31AM May 29, 2009