Tag Archives: balancing work and family

The Life of a Working Single Mother

The life of a single mother is packed. Her mornings are spent running around like mad trying to get all the kids ready for school, packing lunches, pouring cereal, gathering things for work, making sure the kids got their homework done, then rushing to get them to the bus on time, and if she’s lucky she may even get out the door in time for work. She spends the day slaving away at her job, then comes home to make dinner, help the kids with homework, do the dishes, get the kids bathed and ready for bed, stories, and finally … Continue reading →

Balancing Act

Recently I watched Graeme Base, author and illustrator, being interviewed on the ABC show Talking Heads. It was interesting to hear him talk about the struggle for the creative artist to balance work, even when they work at home,with family and time with their spouse. It really hit home to him one time when his son tackled him about not being there for him and he said, ‘But I’m always at home.’ ‘No Dad, you’re always working,’ his son replied. That is a trap for those of us who work at home, finding the right balance between time spent working … Continue reading →

Should You Work for a Small or Large Company?

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This is often a tough decision to make when you are job hunting. Is it better to be the big fish in a small pond or a small fish in the big pond? Both small and large companies have advantages and disadvantages. The key is to evaluate them both for your individual situation, skills and personality, in order to find the best fit. Smaller companies provide an opportunity to feel a part of the organization. They often allow for more variety in your job, as most employees do multiple tasks and often even multiple positions. A smaller company can present … Continue reading →