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...
How to look like you have it together, when really you’re a hot mess
HOW TO LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE IT TOGETHER, WHEN REALLY YOU'RE A HOT MESS. My last blog I talked about how I am a hot mess mom and I don’t deny it. I own it. But I wanted to do a separate post about how you can manage some little self care to ensure you feel confidant and look like “I’m a Mom who has a shit together” in the working world. There are little wins you can incorporate into your day that will give you a boost. Blow Dry Bar Get a weekly blow out. Research some salons by your work, sacrifice a lunch hour o n a Monday or Tuesday and get a blow out. You can usually find some ... Read More...