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Want to commiserate about the Monday back to work blues or get tips on scheduling playdates from your desk? This is the place to quench your thirst for all things work/life related. Watercooler's editorial host is Jennifer Sey, the VP of global marketing for Dockers. She is joined by Vicki Larson, a journalist and single mom who writes at The OMG Chronicles; Denise Berger, the global leader of the Women’s International Network (WIN) at Aon Corporation; and Kerry Rivera, a real mom from the "O.C." who is the Marketing and Advertising Manager for Toyota. |
Falling Glass on a Sticky Floor.
Dictionary.com actually has a definition for “the glass ceiling”. Yes, it is true. more
Be a Good Role Model: Vote.
A lot of working mothers talk about being good role models for their kids by working. Cherie Blair, a lawyer and wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, is one of them. more
Halloween and the Working Mom.
Every year before my kids made it to the sugarfest of Halloween night, they always had plenty of fun and treats during the day at their K-8 school, where there were class parties, a carnival and the all-important midday Halloween parade. more
Downturn Dos and Don'ts.
Open communication has been the hallmark of the parenting style in my household, where we have never talked down to our kids, discussing politics and sticky family issues freely at the dinner table or whenever they might come up. more
Fighting Back.
Living with domestic violence is an oxymoron that is only getting worse. While domestic violence may not be caused by troubling economic times, evidence indicates the domestic violence and economic hardship are related. more
Caught up with the Generations.
What does a 50 year old woman have in common with a 22 year old guy, fresh out of college, and what do the two of them have in common with a 35 year old stay-at-work mom? more
Show Me the Money.
Does the thought of visiting the accountant almost cause hives to break out all over your body? Does the idea of monitoring your and your family’s investments make you so uncomfortable that you just avoid it altogether and your funds remain in a bank savings account? more
Movin’ Up, Movin’ Out: Part II
In Movin' Up, Movin' Out: Part I, I shared how I was pleasantly surprised by the possibility of a new job and employer after getting complacently burned out at my current gig. Now, find out how green that grass really was. more
Best Places to Launch a Career AND Raise a Family.
BusinessWeek just came out with its annual list of the Best Places to Launch A Career, ranking 119 employers on areas such as pay, benefits, and training programs. more
The New Mommy War.
The announcement on a lazy, late summer Friday afternoon, of John McCain's running mate for the presidential election could have been a real snooze. But McCain made a bold and calculated choice. He introduced the governor of Alaska as his choice for vice-president. more