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Are You Ready to Re-Enter the Work Force?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by LeeAnn — 1 Comment ↓

Leslie Simpson Leslie Simpson missed working. The Massachusetts mother of two boys had quit her job at a small design firm after her first was born and had been home for two years when she first felt the yearning. By…

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Posted in Family, Helpful Resources

Emotional Obstacles to Relaunching

Posted on March 5, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

iStockphoto.com One of the biggest hurdles you may face as a relauncher is…yourself. You’re not alone if the mere thought of re-entering the work force makes you anxious, apprehensive, guilt-ridden, and doubtful of your abilities. For years, you’ve nurtured helpless…

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Posted in Family, Helpful Resources, The Head Games

Flexible Hours Attract Working Moms

Posted on January 10, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

Minh Uong/The New York Times The accounting industry appears to be ahead of the curve. The New York Times reports that many of the nation’s top firms have learned that to keep their working-mom employees, they need to offer flexible…

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Posted in Family, Helpful Resources, Part-time vs. Full-time

Volunteer Moms

Posted on October 20, 2010 by LeeAnn — 1 Comment ↓

asiseeit/iStockphoto.com I spent this past weekend in Austin with a group of girlfriends. We all met when our 9-, 10-, or 11-year-olds were babies, and we needed someone to commiserate with. Once or twice a year now, we head out…

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Posted in Family, Volunteering

Part-time Relaunch

Posted on September 10, 2010 by LeeAnn — 3 Comments ↓

Taking a part-time job is a great way to launch your relaunch. Even if it’s not in your chosen field, just getting back out there helps to boost your confidence and get your professional head back on. I have now…

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Posted in Family, My Story

A NANNY?!?

Posted on August 16, 2010 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

Last, but not least, there’s the fear of our youngest — 10-year-old William. ”I DON’T WANT A NANNY!” He’s convinced that if I re-enter the workforce, it means a nanny. Hs concerns are not without cause. We had three au…

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Posted in Child Care, Family, My Story

Role Models

Posted on August 14, 2010 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

And what about the kids? Think they’ll support your desire to re-enter the work force? Fat chance. Back in January, after that dreadful interview with AARP, I got in the car and went to pick up my daughter from school.…

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Posted in Family, The Head Games