We’re pleased to share that we now have two resident experts on executivemoms.com, who are giving exclusive opinions to your best questions on Childcare, and now on your Career as well. Our new Worklife Expert, Nancy Collamer, is one of the only career counselors in the nation devoted to the unique career needs of professional women in search of better ways to blend work and family. A prominent speaker and columnist, she is also the founder of www.jobsandmoms.com. Here is a glimpse at some of her first Q&A for us… read on and feel free to ask any questions of your own:
Question: If I CAN get my employer to agree to a part-time/flexible schedule, is there a way to avoid the common trap of still working 90% as much but getting paid around 40% less?
Our Expert Says: Oh, the perils of part-time work! You might want to think about two questions, before even considering a part-time schedule:
- First, can your job really be done on a part-time basis? One of the biggest pitfalls associated with part-time work happens when women try to squeeze full-time duties into part-time hours. As tempting as part-time sounds, be prepared to accept the possibility that not every job can or should be done on a reduced schedule. Analyze your job (and the company culture) to determine if you could realistically eliminate 2/5 of your duties and still be able to contribute to your company in a meaningful way…
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Question: What can I do to manage the perceptions/politics of my becoming pregnant early in a new job?
Our Expert Says: I wish I could tell you otherwise, but all things being equal, getting pregnant soon after starting a new job isn’t going to win any brownie points with your employer. That said, if you want to get pregnant, by all means don’t let me stand in the way – your children will thank you long after your job is a distant memory. To minimize the negative fallout…
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Question: If you know your company has been having a tough year (or several!), when and how can you best ask for– and get– a raise?
Our Expert Says: There is no doubt about it- – it’s been a rough couple of years in the raise department and things are still looking pretty bleak. If raises have been scarce to none in your company, there is a limit to what you can do to convince your boss to dig deeper for more cash. But, if you’ve really been a stellar performer, and sense that your departure would be a real loss for your company, you should ask for a meeting and come prepared to talk turkey…
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