How to Find a Job When You’re Pregnant Ayanna Jackson January 10, 2018 Mom, Mom-to-be, Work & Money Dear Diary, At eight months pregnant, I was told, We're sorry to inform you your position has been eliminated, and your last day with the company will be April 15th. As an HR professional, I told the same...
Attn: Working Moms: Here’s How to Create a Mobile Office Heather Hopson December 2, 2017 Work & Money Cars double as offices for thousands of American workers. But how can you create a mobile office that's both safe and effective? Here are tips for employees and employers who must stay in constant contact and...
How to Ensure Your Family’s Prized Possessions Are Covered Heather Hopson June 12, 2017 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly, Work & Money Disclosure: Diary of a First Time Mom is proud to partner with Jetty to share important information about renters insurance. Although we received some form of compensation, all opinions are our own. Dear...
Why Every Mom Should Join a Mom Group Cindy Mendoza March 24, 2017 Mom, Work & Money Dear Diary, When I was pregnant about six years ago, I embarked on a mission to find a support group for moms. It wasn't the first time I was with child. But it was the first time I was raising my...
What Moms Need to Know About Going Back to School Vaneese Pattman March 22, 2017 Mom, Work & Money Dear Diary, My daughter was two weeks old when I went back to school. My high-risk pregnancy had forced me to dropped out of college my sophomore year. But the break was temporary. Shortly after I...
Moving Checklist for Families Heather Hopson October 25, 2016 Mom, Work & Money Dear Diary, On an average day, many moms juggle jobs, husbands, children, car pools, cooking and more. So if you throw in a move, it can throw off their entire month. That’s what happened recently when I...