CAREER AMBITION 4 MOMS

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Hello Fellow Moms. I need to vent. It's tough managing kids, husband, laundry, household, bills, work etc. Sometimes you just get tired of the same old routine. I can't be the only one. I am not saying I'm ungrateful. But even now as I look for a new job, I want more for myself. I want to work for a company that truly values it's employees. One whereas the leaders actually stop to talk to them, understand their pain points, and truly believe that all employees play a part in stability and success of company.

I'm tired of attending Virtual Career Fairs whereas the Recruiters seem to not want to be there. They barely hold conversations, or promise to follow up and never do. I was raised to know that my worlds matter. That people matter. That together we are stronger.

This mother of 3 is frustated, and aggrevated. I have yet to find what I am looking for within a company. Looks I may have to create this myself. Has anyone taken the pain points they've seen in work environments and transferred them to a business solution? I'd love to chat. Heck, I'd even just be fine with some encouragement right now. I have all these degrees, certifications, and still feel unfulfilled. Please pray for me and/or send encouragement.

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  1. Lolo Risi

    I understand your frustrations about all of these things...soon your kids will be out of the house and you will have your time!!! Its hard sometimes because we humans have the needs for changes... <3

  2. Anonymous

    I am looking for a work environment that has the sufficient amount of collaboration, innovation, empathy and creativeness. It's lacking far too much in my tech industry. I expect to find one that has a touch and is *open* for me and I will fit and expand on it. I can't tell you where that is yet, but I'm on the search. In the meantime, I personally can do 2 out of 3 well: work, care for my children OR care for the house. All three is not sustainable, so I rotate my focus. Sending you good thoughts and prayers for your situation!!!

  3. Alexandria Scobee |Leadership Coach | IT Manager

    I feel your pain and am in the same boat. I am happy to chat with you about creative possibilities to resolve your pain points

  4. Kim Avila

    Hi Shawnda! I feel every word you wrote. I am spent and am at a place where I just won’t settle. I haven’t thought about building or going out on my own, not that much of a risk taker. You are not alone, you can do this and trust that it will all be okay, one way or another. I wish you the very best! I am new here and not sure if you can reach out directly but I am here ? hang in there!!

  5. Anonymous

    Believing for you! Keep pressing forward and connecting with people. My advice, do something small for yourself each week, adjust your resume for each job application, and practice how you'd communicate your skills to future employers.

  6. Krista Haugner Sieg, MBA

    Sending many positive thoughts your way! Sometimes it does all get to be so much and it is oh so human to need a break.

    As a side note: too often women who work are still expected to do the bulk of the home/house responsibilities and those with the kids. I often explain this to people with this simple example:

    If my husband and I both need haircuts, he schedules a haircut and tells me when it is. I , on the other hand, feel like I have to check his schedule first to confirm he can have the kids so I can do basic self care. (And, for those of you wondering, it isn't really about him, it is about how the expectations of what it means to be a good mother vs. good father seep into everything. Dads typically get more credit for doing less stuff.)

  7. Karen Doozy

    Leave them in a cloud of dust. We need to band together as women and show the world how powerful we are!

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