Sugar Editorial Picks
Aug 13, 2009 -
The tug of war between family and work can be challenging. Some women are anxious to get pregnant as soon as they find a partner to procreate with, while others enjoy couples life and pursue career goals before settling down to a life of three or more. Such is the case with Tiffani Thiessen and her hubby of four years.
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Aug 06, 2009 -
"There is never a good time to leave, but there is a right time. It is the right time."
— Los Angeles Police Chief William J.
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Jul 22, 2009 -
Working parents know that there are choices and sacrifices that must be made when juggling their home and office commitments. Our own Commander-in-Chief recently lamented the events and milestones he missed while on the campaign trail or attending meetings, but whether or not those choices define success in the business world is still up for debate.
As the number of dual-income families continues to rise, many employers are trying to help mom and dad maintain some sort of work-life balance with programs and tools designed to reduce their levels of stress.
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Jul 16, 2009 -
Voices of authority can often validate one's beliefs or make them feel empty. Jack Welch, a successful businessman and former CEO of GE, told a crowd of human resource specialists:There's no such thing as work-life balance... There are work-life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences...
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Mar 17, 2009 -
The current economy has affected most families, but since December 2007, more than 80 percent of workers laid off have been men. As a result, many couples have to switch roles to keep their families afloat. For Rick and Eleanor Hemmert, this is ruining their marriage.
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Jan 12, 2009 -
Layoffs are a result of the current economy. After receiving pink slips, many moms and dads are spending more time at home than usual. For some parents, the down time is an opportunity to reconnect with their kids, for others it is sheer stress.
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May 21, 2008 -
Nobody forgot blond bombshell Gwyneth Paltrow, but when the Oscar winner swapped Hollywood for motherhood — she didn't look back. According to People, the starlet said:"I really did not know if there would be a place for me," said Paltrow. "Jodie Foster was right, especially if you are a woman and especially if you are not 25.
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Apr 29, 2008 -
I don't bring my lil one to the office though I think it would be fun sometimes.
Since I also work from home, she occasionally likes to bang on the keyboard until something pops up. I'm sure by the time she's five years old, she'll have her own profile on Facebook.
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Apr 01, 2008 -
Often times, moms find joy in a professional career as it breathes life into adult conversations and keeps the brain stimulated. For many women, the ideal job is not full time since time with their babe is also important. But unfortunately, full time work is often the only option.
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Mar 08, 2008 -
When we asked you if you would let your child pursue a career, you were pretty split on the issue. In Olympia, Washington, the 10–year–girl needed her parents to accompany her through her work day. However, things are different in Brazil.
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