Posts by tangozulu

a. WOHM of 5 (ages 19, 13, 8, 6 and 2).   b. We make a good income and should be able to save and give according to our goals. However, I've lost my grip the last few months and have some catching up to do (credit card...

Have you tried baked oatmeal?

Laws vary by state, policies vary by company, etc. but general advice:   Put together summary of unacceptable behaviors with examples. Add WRITTEN 30/60/90 day goals with consequences for not making progress "up to termination...

Can you find the elements of your dream job in something higher paying? Does the dream job prepare you for more pay/promotion/etc. in the next couple of years? What makes it "dreamy"? Flex hours? Close to home? Job duties?

I don't have advice, but hang in there! Life with young toddler twins is challenging enough, then adding more kids during the day and the challenges of running the business...give yourself a break! Most of us working moms would say one...

You got enough suggestions, certainly more than I could think of, but I thought I'd mention you seem like a really sweet person :)

If this were the first incident, it would be one thing. It isn't about the funeral, and quit second guessing yourself. I'd be interviewing candidates now.

I've done a lot of WFH and gotta say I agree with the others...what you're doing is both admirable and next to impossible.  I would definitely see if you can get care for the older ones (or work from your parents if your siblings...

You've already gotten good advice, but here's mine anyway :)   Keep busy while you're there, and try to do something to pamper yourself (read a book, get a pedicure, go to bed early, go to the workout room at the hotel, take a...

Steph, what's the job market like in your area (or areas you are willing to move/travel to) for both fields?  The stronger the demand, the more flexibility you can get.  Nursing can be wonderfully flexible, but it often means...