Hopefully, you have a choice to stay at home or return to work so you don’t have to work if you’re not ready. Having the freedom to decide is a true gift, but it can also lead to a lot of second-guessing....Am I doing the right thing? How long should I stay home? Am I … Continue reading If you’re a SAHM, how do you know whether or when to go back to work? →

Well, my short hiatus turned into a long one, thanks to long Covid! I’m on the mend and getting back into the swing of life, even though stamina can still be an issue 2+ years later. I hope you and your family made it through the pandemic in good physical and mental health. If you … Continue reading Back to blogging →

The decision to step away from a traditional, full-time career path is personal and involves much thought and planning. It's hard to know when to take a leap, but there are steps you can take to see if a departure is what you need and if you're ready. The tipping point How do you know … Continue reading When should you depart from full-time? →

Having reasonable expectations and being confident about your choices will help you navigate life with a flexible job. What not to do I once overheard a part-time attorney mom oversharing with an older male attorney, presumably opposing counsel, as they waited for their hearing to be called in a courtroom. I got the impression they … Continue reading Preparing for FlexWork: Mindset →

Central to my ability to work flexibly over the years has been childcare for my daughters. Nursery school, preschool, and grade school have provided the main structure for my work hours. Contingency planning has been important for days when I can’t leave work exactly on time or when illness and family emergencies keep me from … Continue reading Preparing for FlexWork: Childcare considerations →

I thought I had already let go of the “Supermom” myth. I mean, I work part-time, so I set aside the myth, right? It turns out that I haven’t. I’ve only exchanged one vision of Supermom for another. I need to let it go. I’m over here chastising myself because it’s back-to-school day for my … Continue reading Letting go of Supermom →

No one has the mom gig all figured out. Not stay-at-home moms, not full-time law partner moms, and not moms in between. You are in a unique position to gauge what works for you and your family. So pick a lane, own it, and change lanes whenever you need!   Focus on your family's needs … Continue reading Why FlexWork? →

This wraps up a series of posts aimed at helping you find a flexible work arrangement to fit your family’s needs. Keep asking! Any job search requires persistence. Finding flexible work can require even more since there are fewer advertised positions and the attorneys you approach may not have considered hiring in a flexible capacity … Continue reading Finding FlexWork: Part IV – Persistence →

This is a continuation of posts aimed at helping you find a flexible work arrangement to fit your family’s needs. The focus in Part III is on how to prepare to speak with a contact person in an information-gathering meeting or an interview. Personalizing this interaction will help you make efficient use of time and … Continue reading Finding FlexWork: Part III – Preparation →