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Single Working Moms - Go Get 'Em
Are you a single working mom? Do you time each day to perfection? Do you rejoice when there is *silence* finally in your day?
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62 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Entrepreneurs, Young Professional Women (YPW), Single Working Moms - Go Get 'Em and Upstarts!3 more
Ryan Paugh
Mashable just posted an article (http://bit.ly/cNYCTD) that says 92% of U.S. toddlers have an online presence. I guess that I'm not surprised by this but I thought it was interesting. I remember a couple years ago a lot of people were really against posting pics of their kids online. Now it seems like it's the norm. I'm interested in hearing from new moms and dads out there. Do you post pics of your kids online. Do you think that's safe?
70 weeks ago from Working Moms, Social Media and Single Working Moms - Go Get 'Em1 more
Cameron Wilhelm:
We post pics online. But it's on a domain and webserver I own (never facebook or flickr) and it's password protected. I want it to be easy for ...MoreWe post pics online. But it's on a domain and webserver I own (never facebook or flickr) and it's password protected. I want it to be easy for family and friends without making it too easy for strangers and predators.
70 weeks ago
70 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
Interesting viewpoint from a NY Times blogger about helicopter parents - http://bit.ly/agKl5M - she states that such parents that overly dote on their children are doing so because they are unhappy. And they are unhappy because parenting is not all that is cracked up to be. Thoughts?
83 weeks ago from Helicopter Parents, Working Moms, Single Working Moms - Go Get 'Em and Work/Life Blur2 more
Saira Khan:
Parenting is probably more than its cracked up to be and there's nothing wrong with doting. I think employers should dote on their employees; we ...MoreParenting is probably more than its cracked up to be and there's nothing wrong with doting. I think employers should dote on their employees; we should all "dote" on each other. That is what we are here for, to uplift each other, not question sacrifice - sacrifice is not a bad word. It is nice and lovely to do things for others; you all should try it sometime.
83 weeks ago
83 weeks ago
Trish Cardona:
I think with parenting, as with most other things, there are "moments". Moments when you overcorrect, when you are overprotective, when you are ...MoreI think with parenting, as with most other things, there are "moments". Moments when you overcorrect, when you are overprotective, when you are so freakin' tired you hate it and vow never to be touched by hubby again (right)! But that never diminishes the immense love you will always have for your kids, and the sheer joy of this adventure called parenting.
Having said that, every parent has a subconscious way of dealing with it. Some do what their parents did, some do exactly the opposite of what their parents did. Some look at it as a job, others a calling, still others as an extension of their own lives.
For me, the most important thing is that I continue to grow as a person and as a parent. And if the 'unhappiness' lingers, I always, always try to reevaluate if I'm doing something that is wrong for me or for the kids and then make the adjustments. If it means I do as others do, or I do something totally different then so be it. The important thing is that I get to the place I'm 'happy' with parenting again -- and fast!
83 weeks ago
Having said that, every parent has a subconscious way of dealing with it. Some do what their parents did, some do exactly the opposite of what their parents did. Some look at it as a job, others a calling, still others as an extension of their own lives.
For me, the most important thing is that I continue to grow as a person and as a parent. And if the 'unhappiness' lingers, I always, always try to reevaluate if I'm doing something that is wrong for me or for the kids and then make the adjustments. If it means I do as others do, or I do something totally different then so be it. The important thing is that I get to the place I'm 'happy' with parenting again -- and fast!
83 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
When happy hour isn't an option when do you find time to network? When do you network when you have other responsibilities (like kids, seconds jobs, relationships, etc.)? (http://bit.ly/a5QA75) I can't do lunches because it breaks up my day too much, but I think networking once a week or every two weeks is probably enough (maybe even once a month). You don't need to do a happy hour EVERY night.
94 weeks ago from Working Moms, Single Working Moms - Go Get 'Em and Work/Life Blur1 more
Vickie Elmer:
I've set up two days a week for networking activities - Tuesdays and Thursdays. (I occasionally make exceptions for fabulous events or ...MoreI've set up two days a week for networking activities - Tuesdays and Thursdays. (I occasionally make exceptions for fabulous events or activities.) It helps to plug in your get-out-and-go activities on one or two day. On those days, I connect here and on LinkedIn; send emails to old friends and people in new jobs. I meet for breakfast or coffee (mid-afternoons preferred).
94 weeks ago
94 weeks ago
Patrick Pho:
I'm lucky that part of my job is to engage people on social networks- built in networking!
But for IRL networking I try and find organizations ...MoreI'm lucky that part of my job is to engage people on social networks- built in networking!
But for IRL networking I try and find organizations that arrange regular meetings, you are right Rebecca you don't have to network every night- trying to get out for something once or twice a month seems like a good fit.
94 weeks ago
But for IRL networking I try and find organizations ...MoreI'm lucky that part of my job is to engage people on social networks- built in networking!
But for IRL networking I try and find organizations that arrange regular meetings, you are right Rebecca you don't have to network every night- trying to get out for something once or twice a month seems like a good fit.
94 weeks ago
Cindy Wang
What's the hardest thing about dating and being a single mom?
Tai Goodwin
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Cindy Wang
Raine - what do you do professionally?
Cindy Wang:
Raine, sorry for the uber late response. I work in tech consulting on Wall Street. Super exciting stuff, but easy to burn out because of the ...MoreRaine, sorry for the uber late response. I work in tech consulting on Wall Street. Super exciting stuff, but easy to burn out because of the nature of this field. How are you doing?
105 weeks ago
105 weeks ago
Raine
its true, I try to use red lights to get my stuff organized (parking cash, etc)
Cindy Wang:
and I reply "Because I have to be. Because it feels good to be." True for u too?
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Raine:
Yeah, because I have to. I never feel like what I do is super special, I do what Ive gotta do. and it does feel good to be selfsufficient
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Cindy Wang
Its hard though, I won't sugar coat it.
Cindy Wang
I agree. I realized this morning that every moment during rush hour, every green light I catch is a gift from some higher power...
Jacqueline Jones
As a single working mom. I worked around my children's schedule. So when they were in school I worked and then again when they were in bed.
Cindy Wang
What's your strategy for "timing each day to perfection"? I've relied on my smartphone and my virtual assistant for all sorts of tasks.
Raine:
Everyday is timed to perfection because of train and daycare schedules. I wish I had more flexibility.
121 weeks ago
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