Why the Career Superwoman is a Figment of My Imagination

It’s a bird. It’s a plane.

No it’s an ambulance coming to take Career Superwoman to the hospital.

Like so many women attempting to balance the demands of an ascent up Career Mountain with marriage, family and business, I too suffered from a case of undiagnosed career burnout.

Fresh from an unexpected tour of Bed, Bath and Bedpan, I asked myself whether today’s modern woman can have it all and successfully attain the super heroine trifecta:

7 figure salaries, perfect families and slender figures…and most importantly should we? Read the rest of this entry »

Two awesome career choices for language graduates and moms working from home.

Looking for the best work from home jobs for moms?

There are many reasons why you might want to work from home. Working from home offers a greater flexibility than the traditional office-based job. You can pick and choose your own hours although, to be successful, you still have to manage your time and put the hours in.

A certain amount of discipline is required in order to avoid the distractions of the internet and daytime TV, but the freedom can be worth it. You’ll spend less time stuck in the car or on the bus or train on an interminable commute.

If you’re running a business from home you may be able to deduct certain tax expenses associated with using your home as an office and, if you have kids, you can fit your schedule around school or nursery hours or work with them in the room, depending on their ages. Read the rest of this entry »