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A Week in the Life of a Working Mom: A BigLaw Mom in Chicago

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For our second Week in the Life of a Working Mom series, I’m happy to introduce Reader L., who is a 29-year-old BigLaw mom in Chicago with a toddler and a work-at-home dad. Our usual caveat applies: please remember that this is is a real person who has feelings and isn’t gaining anything from this, unlike … Read More about A Week in the Life of a Working Mom: A BigLaw Mom in Chicago

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Job and Career Changes After Baby: Did You Make Changes? How?

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2018 Update: We still think this is a great discussion of career changes after baby — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of The Mommy Effect study and whether women have an unrealistic view of working motherhood. Ladies, have you made career changes after having your baby? If so, … Read More about Job and Career Changes After Baby: Did You Make Changes? How?

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