By Jackie Simmonds, NEJS Blog Editor
Being unemployed provides the time to assess what we really want out of life. This assessment is really critical to focus in on the right career choices and the right company that fits with our lifestyle. As women with families we are often under a great deal of pressure not only to have a stellar career but to be a stellar Mother and wife as well.
As we all know balancing work and family are very difficult, if you have been out of balance in the past now is the time to determine what is most important to you and use it to guide your job search. We will never reach the perfect balance but by carefully selecting our next job we might get just a little bit closer.
Mary Sevinsky posted an article on Careerealism that looks at this issue and offers up some tips that woman can use as a guide in their job search.
- Realistically assess your abilities, goals, and family needs.
- Find a position firmly within your abilities in a work culture that is comfortable.
- Talk with your spouse and family about your desires at work and home.
- Share concerns from work rather than try to handle it yourself.
By following these tips you will gain clarity in what kind of a job, the level of responsibility, and the type of company that is right for you and your family. For complete listing of tips read Mary’s article.
