Weekend & Family Friday: The Good Daughter
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I saw this book recommended on one of the Instagram accounts I follow. I can’t remember who it was, but I downloaded the book without reading the description, and if you want to trust me here, I recommend you do the same. I think that’s one of the reasons this book left such an impression on me. I started reading it and went WHOA. I was totally engrossed in it, and it flew by. A warning, though, that it is NOT an easy topic area. If you feel you may be triggered by certain sensitive content, then please do read the general plot description. Also, for you lawyers out there, I usually don’t like to read books where the characters are lawyers since I like my books to be escapist, but here it didn’t bother me and even enhanced the experience. The paperback and Kindle versions are both $9.99 at Amazon. The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter
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Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
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And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
Toddlers at funerals? My sister in law passed away this week and while it is very sad, we are all very relieved she’s out of pain. My husband and I are planning on leaving my son at home with my mom, who is conveniently visiting. It’s a 6 hour train ride, and honestly, he’s a sensitive wee soul, and I think the outpouring of grief will be a lot for him. We’ve gotten a few raised eyebrows which is making me question our decision. My husband’s most vivid memory was standing alone at his gran’s funeral while everyone else was comforted, and I’d hate having to leave him alone if our kid got noisy or upset.
My daughter and her friend want to do their elementary school science fair. They are in K. Any good project ideas I can point them toward? They are 100% in it for the participation ribbon, so have no actual ideas. I figure I’ll give them a laundry list of options they can decide from/be inspired by.
Technically, collections vs experiments are allowed in K and 1st but I’d like to push them to an experiment.
So exhausted today (baby was up several times last night). Any tips for making it through the work day without collapsing?
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Looking for advice and a sanity check on potentially changing companies for a bigger role while pregnant.
I am about 14 weeks pregnant with my first child, and am being recruited by a company for a “dream” role with much larger responsibilities (I am not a lawyer – I am in a specialty HR function, would be going from one in-house role to another in-house role with expanded scope). This company has a reputation for being a women-friendly place to work, with strong work-life balance, and this role would be building a function as the company expands globally — exactly the kind of role I would be looking for as my next gig. I would likely start working by April, and due date is late August – so only 5 months, not covered by FMLA etc. I would negotiate for a paid leave, and it’s not uncommon in my field to give that kind of option for this level.
My current company values me highly (evidenced through pay and performance feedback), but we are going through a huge merger and there is likelihood to be layoffs in the next 12-18 months… and work is going to be high stress and long hours for me at least for the foreseeable future. Also unlikely I would be promoted to a level equivalent with the other company until after the dust settles with the merger and layoffs.
It is crazy to consider this, right? I’ve had an easy pregnancy so far, but there are no guarantees for health later, much less how I will feel after having the baby. I am lucky to have good partner support and planning to hire out for help as much as I need to after leave. I have always been someone to push myself in my career – so my gut wants me to entertain this switch, but the timing also seems terrible. Anyone have similar experiences where they passed on or accepted an opportunity in this position they could share?