Dear Readers...
I was a career girl, a corporate whizz. Even during labour after an epidural, I was on the phone to my office - what else could I do? Cristian took 31 hrs to arrive by which time I had almost completed a weeks work! How sad was I? Given my mind set you can imagine the shock that having a baby brought. The organised, corporate career girl that I was could not fit baby Cristian into my corporate maternity plan... but I didn’t even care! I had fallen in love and there was no going back, the career, my colleagues, the money, nothing mattered, I only had eyes for baby Cristian.
A year later economic reality struck and I had to go begrudgingly back to work. I suffered terribly from separation anxiety and flogged myself emotionally for being a bad mother. All I could think about was getting home and yet being in the grown up world was therapeutic for me, it brought some well needed balance into my life.
I love my children and today I love my work and juggling both. I firmly believe that when it comes to returning to work after having a baby there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution. Many factors influence such a personal decision and it is important not to allow yourself to be judged or take on other people’s well meaning views, it is up to you and your partner to decide what is best for you and your family. |
Jane King
Mother to Emily 8, Cristian 14
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Cath loved teaching, but resigning was the right thing for her to do when her daughter was born in 2006. Find out about her journey of becoming a work at home mother... Read more.
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A year down the track with her second child, Jo has successfully breastfed her son to eight months, as well as built her business to the point that it supports her family. She has her good and bad days - babies don’t go to plan... Read more.
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April Nites are looking for motivated consultants to sell our gorgeous range of lingerie and intimate toys for ladies at our home shopping parties Australia-wide.
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Tips For Parents Re-entering The Workforce
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For parents returning to work, whether it is after a few months maternity leave, or a few years spent raising children, there are many questions to consider ensuring a smooth family transition and maintaining a level of work-life balance.
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Bright Star Kids have a fantastic Agent Program which could allow you to do just that.
You'll earn 25% on all sales, along with some fabulous incentives and rewards. The best part is there are NO sales targets to meet, you set the pace. You'll receive an Agent Starter Kit containing everything you need to get started, amazing support and your very own website and email address. |
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A lot of women dream of having their own home-based business. Atise can give you that opportunity, they are an Australian owned party plan business with an exquisite range of soy candles, home accent pieces, diffusers and fragrance room spray.
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- Work hours when you want them
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- Loads of free training and support to ensure success
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Mihiri shares her experience of WAHM’ism and gives us the truth about working from home - the pro’s and the con’s... Read more.
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