I recently started working for a new company. New boss new role, new people and more importantly, new atmosphere, which is amazing by the way. I forgot what it was like to work in such a nurturing, friendly and cohesive workplace. My boss trusts me, he puts in a genuine interest in my well being, in all the staff. He trusts us. He is kind. But when you have experienced a toxic boss or manager before, your walls are up, afraid for something new, waiting for the other shoe to drop if it’s too good to be true. You expect all work environments to be riddled with anxiety, the stomach twisting fear ... Read More...
How to tell your boss that you have to miss work again, because your kid is sick. Again.
How to tell your boss that you have to miss work again, because your kid is sick. Again. You’re at work, and your phone rings. You reluctantly look to see the caller ID. If you have to miss work one more time because your kid is sick, you are pretty sure you're fired.... It’s your child's daycare. ‘No, no, no, no, no, no!!! NO!’ you think. Please do NOT be sick again. I cannot miss another day of work. You contemplate not answering. It’s not that you don’t want to run and pick up that sweet babe and snuggle and nurse them back to health. Because every ounce of you does. But the idea that ... Read More...
Wine Collective
WINE COLLECTIVE I was not paid for this review, however I did receive a reduced first month in exchange. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Let’s talk Wine shall we? I think it’s considered a crucial, fundamental part of mommying everywhere. I could be having the worst day, kids talking over me, yelling “Mommy” over and over again but, as soon as I take a sip of that delicious (red, I’m a red girl) wine and feel it warm in my belly, it starts to relax me immediately. It’s funny, how it’s become a ‘thing’ for parents. It’s our thing. One thing our kids can’t take away from ... Read More...