A colleague of mine said something to me recently that inspired this post. She said she wasn’t surprised by my efficiency at work, because I’m a mum. It made me think about the many skills used by mothers which are applicable in the workplace, so I thought I’d share my views. Leadership and managerial skills […]
Posts with the working mum tag
Scratched at Nursery
I went for Parents’ Evening at Nate’s nursery a couple of weeks ago. I saw a parent asking why a particular child appeared to be targeting his son who had been bitten on two separate occasions by the boy. This got me thinking of what I would do in the same situation. I confessed to […]
Mummy Guilt
Mummy Guilt – a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some wrong – whether real or imagined – stemming from one’s position as a mother. (Mama Nate’s definition) Synonyms of “guilt” include: error, failing, fault and regret. In the 18 months that I’ve been Mama Nate, I’ve experienced ‘mummy guilt’ about a number of things. […]
New Job, First Day.
I started a new job on Monday. Prior to starting, I had worried about my working hours and wondered what impact (if any) there might be to my daily routine. I also worried about what I would wear. Deciding on the right outfit was very important to me. When I’m well dressed, I feel confident. […]
“Say goodbye to Mummy”
It’s 7:27am and I start work at 8am. In an ideal world, I would already be on my way to the bus stop. But not today. The Boy just woke up and had his morning bottle of milk. He’s now chilling with his daddy – Papa Nate. I’m ready to leave but not before my […]
