The last of the dinosaurs: people with prehistoric attitudes still give working mothers a hard time

Article Abstract:

A working mother describes some encounters with people who have outmoded ideas about a woman's role. They include a car salesman who wanted to deal with her husband, a doctor who blamed a diaper rash on child care and a teacher who wanted parents to sew complicated costumes for a school pageant.

Humor and anecdotes, Sex role, Sex roles

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She's come undone: I had to ace the interview, but my brain was a puddle of breast milk

Article Abstract:

A new mother of a four-month-old son describes her first interview after giving birth. She had worried about finding clothes that fit, but forgot to prepare for interview questions. Despite an ill-fitting belt and unprepared responses, she got the adjunct teaching position.

United States, Interviewing Techniques, Employment interviewing

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Court of last resot

Article Abstract:

Working mothers often have to bring their kids into work when days off of school occur.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Behavior, Market trend/market analysis

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