tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221471234934593679.post8616530562526867132..comments2023-10-01T06:26:23.652-04:00Comments on Word Mama: Barefoot dreamingwordmamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06944054280970181055noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221471234934593679.post-57495936813064435422008-08-26T18:47:00.000-04:002008-08-26T18:47:00.000-04:00"They do stress a strong belief in the work/life b..."They do stress a strong belief in the work/life balance, but will they walk the talk?"<BR/><BR/>My organistion didn't have a flexible working practices policy locally, so together with one great colleague, we successfully pitched to create one! There are loads of benefits for employees and the organistion, if you get the balance right. It has to be a win:win though.Nick and Cehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00014921967503569908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221471234934593679.post-68896664733017043792008-08-25T12:46:00.000-04:002008-08-25T12:46:00.000-04:00Thanks all! Funny how I never even thought of the...Thanks all! Funny how I never even thought of the possibility of working part time or from home. Wonder if my work would go for it? They do stress a strong belief in the work/life balance, but will they walk the talk. Time to do some quiet investigating! Once again my blog family comes through - thanks to each of you!wordmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06944054280970181055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221471234934593679.post-33184165588478751592008-08-24T04:29:00.000-04:002008-08-24T04:29:00.000-04:00Hi WordMama~My heart goes out to you. I was born i...Hi WordMama~My heart goes out to you. I <STRONG>was</STRONG> born in the 50's & would have preferred it the <STRONG>1850's</STRONG>!<BR/>It is a huge sacrifice you are wanting...just be sure you <EM>really</EM> are willing!<BR/>Nic & Ce said <EM>"It is amazing how you can live on a lot less if you have to; especially when there's a really good reason. You can buy all the goodies an gizmos later in life!!!</EM> <BR/>The first part of that statement IS true. One CAN live on less, a lot less!<BR/><BR/>The second part? I have to laugh here.....Heck, we can't buy any "luxury things"! Never have. <BR/><EM>(Thankfully, Adam is not a Cowboy! Not the wandering kind my hubbby is. Some Cowboys are BORN into a family with all that goes along with the profession...and they have "things", & a life that we haven't been blessed with.)</EM><BR/>Just follow your heart! You & Adam will make the right choice for your family.<BR/>You know, I've been trying to get caught up on reading blogs...this time of year, it must be the moon & stars are misaligned...as you are about the 4th one I've read( out of 8 so far) that are having reality checks going on! Me too, but I haven't finished typing my post yet!<BR/>Have a great week. I will be thinking of you!<BR/>BarbThe W.O.W. factor!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18262478798908787803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221471234934593679.post-40743989964041919412008-08-23T14:29:00.000-04:002008-08-23T14:29:00.000-04:00Hey Lucy - I agree with cinnamon, what about worki...Hey Lucy - I agree with cinnamon, what about working part time? I'm really enjoying working 3 days a week and being home for 4. Or you could ask about working from home 1 or 2 days a week and getting that done while Haydon naps or sleeps.<BR/><BR/>AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221471234934593679.post-3261589465789313952008-08-22T19:24:00.000-04:002008-08-22T19:24:00.000-04:00I agree .. its about choices. We took a major hit...I agree .. its about choices. We took a major hit financially when we dropped to one income for several years while we made and reared babies. It is amazing how you can live on a lot less if you have to; especially when there's a really good reason. You can buy all the goodies an gizmos later in life!!!Nick and Cehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00014921967503569908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221471234934593679.post-35464189257260328752008-08-22T17:56:00.000-04:002008-08-22T17:56:00.000-04:00oops - i hit enter before I finished. As I was say...oops - i hit enter before I finished. As I was saying...<BR/><BR/>Not an obligation to have a career. Sounds like you know what you want to do, now you just have to find a way to make it happen.<BR/><BR/>I thought I really wanted to stay home, and it was just fear keeping me tied to a regular paycheque. But then a light went on and I realized that I actually enjoy my job a lot and four days a week really suits me - gives me the chance to slow down and spend extra time with the little one.cinnamon gurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363288586285868779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221471234934593679.post-70011393333891337082008-08-22T17:54:00.000-04:002008-08-22T17:54:00.000-04:00To me, the important thing about the women's movem...To me, the important thing about the women's movement is choice, not an obligation tocinnamon gurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363288586285868779noreply@blogger.com