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Are We Teaching Our Daughters To Settle For Good “Mom Jobs?”
My daughter informed me the other day that she wants to be an interior designer when she grows up. This was news to me, because up until now shes always wanted to be a singer, and possibly an actress or a fashion designer, but that last one is just because she likes to watch Project Runway.
That Crybaby, Steve Jobs
Sometimes reading a best-selling book is like going to see a movie all your friends rant that you MUST see. Formula for disappointment. How can anything live up to that kind of hype?
Heavier Women Earn Less, Get Passed Over for Jobs
Packing on a few extra pounds can hurt a woman’s salary and even her ability to get a job, according to a new study. The Icelandic study, published in the March issue of the journal Elsevier’s Economics and Human Biology, found a slightly negative correlation between weight and the employment rate of women, and a slightly positive correlation for men. That’s right, while women get penalized for being overweight, larger men are rewarded — in terms of higher salary.
Top 10 Fun Jobs for Women
Once relegated to the home, women have left their mark on the modern workplace. With equal opportunities now in place, women are able to choose whatever professional path they desire. If a 9 to 5 office job isn’t your style, consider some of the fun and profitable professions available that are a little off the beaten path.
Great Jobs for Pregnant Women
Whether you currently have a job or are in the market for a new one, keep your pregnancy in mind as you evaluate the position. Not every job is ideal for a pregnant woman. Keep your health and your baby’s health at the top of your priorities as you analyze your job.