I have a date with death: April 3, 2017. It’s not as ominous as it sounds, though – in fact I think it’s going to be a… Read more “A date with death”
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The Next Chapter
This past week I did something tough. I gave my notice at the company I’ve been with for the last seven years. I try not to write… Read more “The Next Chapter”
Yes, you are totally unprepared for parenthood. Have your kids anyway.
I have been blogging for the past year about being a mompreneur, lawyer-style. Solo lawpreneur with a touch of mom, if you will. For all of… Read more “Yes, you are totally unprepared for parenthood. Have your kids anyway.”
In Which I Single-Handedly End the Working Mom Versus Stay At Home Mom Debate
There is a simple answer to the question of whether it’s better to be a stay at home mom or a working mom: It really doesn’t… Read more “In Which I Single-Handedly End the Working Mom Versus Stay At Home Mom Debate”
How My Second Kid Changed My Career for the Better (But Not Without Some Initial Drama)
This article caught my attention this week. It instantly resonated with me, because I actually do believe that my second child “hosed” my career, in a manner… Read more “How My Second Kid Changed My Career for the Better (But Not Without Some Initial Drama)”
It’s the Most Important Job I’ll Ever Do. But I’m the Judge of That – Not You.
Things have been crazy busy with me. Between scoping out potential office space for my practice, keeping up with client phone calls and emails, trying to remember… Read more “It’s the Most Important Job I’ll Ever Do. But I’m the Judge of That – Not You.”
Don’t Be a Secret Mom: Why It’s Not a Good Idea to Hide Our Status As a Parent at Work
It didn’t strike me as odd until a few years later, after I had a toddler and a baby of my own in tow. But when I… Read more “Don’t Be a Secret Mom: Why It’s Not a Good Idea to Hide Our Status As a Parent at Work”
Career addition
I’m considering a new career. Well, let me clarify. I’m not looking for a career change; let’s call it a career addition. It’s not that I hate… Read more “Career addition”
Layoffs?
Last week I was working as I always do when my iPhone received an email from the CEO of our company. The dreaded “Layoffs are coming” email.… Read more “Layoffs?”
The Trouble With Deadlines (Hard and Soft)
I am sitting here in my office at work, just a few minutes before 8:00 p.m., as I usually am on Friday nights, because this is when… Read more “The Trouble With Deadlines (Hard and Soft)”
CT Working Moms 