Life has been a whirlwind since I lost my job in January. I started off looking for traditional jobs, but after the last one did not come together (at the end of April), despite being told that I was a perfect fit both personally and professionally, Clint and I both felt it … Continue reading
So you’ve heard about some of the wonderful blessings we’ve received in the past 6 months: a new house and a baby girl on the way. Unfortunately, not everything that has been keeping us busy has been as exciting. On the morning of January 12th I was informed that my position … Continue reading
I have such a crazy story to tell you, but let me start from the beginning… Background Info Clint and I own a two bedroom condo that has served us well over the years. However, Clint has always dreamed of owning a house, and now that our family has expanded … Continue reading
Does anyone else wonder this sometimes, or is it just me? The biggest challenge I face in trying to be a good mom and a good employee is that I have limited time to give. Not only have I negotiated what should be a 40+ hour a week job down … Continue reading
Last week I went on my first business trip for my new job. Business travel basically comes with the territory in my industry. I still remember one of the first business trips I took when I was brand new to sales. I went to Chicago with a couple coworkers, and … Continue reading
You would think that giving notice would mean I could finally take it easy at work, but I guess that’s not my personality. Instead I found myself even more crazy busy as I tried to hire and train a replacement and get as many critical issues wrapped up as possible. … Continue reading
I have been working for the same company for the past 8 years. This is the second company I’ve worked for since I graduated college. I started working here before I met my husband, and now I’m married with two kids… wow! And I just realized that 8 years is … Continue reading
Ok, so I’m feeling like I need to provide a family update. Things have been crazy, crazy lately. I mean, they are always crazy, but sometimes they’re crazy, crazy. Do you know what I mean? I hope so, but let me explain… The first crazy, crazy thing is my job. … Continue reading
I’ve been a working mom for almost 3 years now, and I’ll be straight with you–it is hard. Then again, is being a mom ever easy? Wonderful, yes, but not easy. Working outside the home presents its own set of challenges and rewards. You may think that no one actually … Continue reading
My mom was passionate about breast feeding and taught me– long before I was married and ready for kids– about the many benefits of breast feeding. So for me there was never any debate as to whether or not I would breastfeed. The complication was that circumstances have also required … Continue reading