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Cats at work
So my office is pretty casual. Shorts, T-shirts, even a flip flop or two. Track pants. I love that. So even though I am in office, I can still wear casual clothes and have not yet had to really update... (Continue reading)
Office Politics
Written on 29 Apr, 2010 at 23:12 in Moms @ work | viewed 68 times | 3 Comments
What would office be without office politics and email ambushes? Clean, fun, productive? The kind of environment we all like to show up raring to go on Monday morning. Or is that a moot question, for politics is as much... (Continue reading)
Five tips for a networking event
H4 visa jobs – H4 visa volunteering – first job in the US. Chances are for each of these, you will need to do some amount of networking. Though I have written about networking in my posts on H4 visa... (Continue reading)
How to avoid being classified as being on the ‘Mommy Track’
Written on 26 Jan, 2010 at 17:42 in Moms @ work | viewed 112 times | 7 Comments
First being on the Mommy Track was a good thing. Companies offered moms the opportunity to work part time, from home or take a break while keeping options open for them to return to their roles later on. But as... (Continue reading)
Nanny Apprehensions
Written on 5 Jan, 2010 at 22:10 in Moms @ work | viewed 68 times | 3 Comments
I was at the bank today, waiting in line. The bank has a short ledge about 5 inches below the tellers table for the card swiping machine and for customers to keep their bags or papers on, or fill out... (Continue reading)
Arjuna and the Fish Eye: the fallacy of being over-informed, hyper-busy and multi-tasking
Does any of you recall the story from the Mahabharata, about the renowned archery master Dronacharya training the Pandava brothers in the art and skill of archery? Once, when the five Pandava brothers and Karna were assembled for an archery instruction session with Guru... (Continue reading)
Cinderella at five pm – the end of day transformation for a working mom
Long before I visited Cinderella’s castle in Disneyland at the ripe age of 26, Cinderella was my favorite fairy tale. Not because she gets the prince in the end or because of the beautifully illustrated ballgown and pumpkin carriage my... (Continue reading)
Becoming a Teacher in the US when moving from India or a foreign country
This is part of our series on career transplants. Non expert, research based resources for those making a transition in terms of career to the US. Like dieticians and nutritionists, the demand for teachers in the US is likely to grow... (Continue reading)
Becoming a Registered Dietician and Nutritionist in the US when you have a degree from India or a foreign country
If you have studied to become a registered dietician or nutritionist in India, and want to become a registered dietician or nutritionist professional in the USA, opportunities abound, especially with the increase in awareness around physical fitness across all ages... (Continue reading)
Career Transplants
Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 21:50 in Moms @ work | viewed 23 times | 3 Comments
When you move from a foreign country to the US, most often than not, you need to update your qualifications and skills to start working here. In this series, we tried to put together a list of resources than people... (Continue reading)
Thoughts on Love and Friendsip
Written on 6 Feb, 2009 at 6:19 in Asia, Life as a mom, Moms @ work, Moms Eye View | viewed 47 times | 6 Comments
This is in response to this month’s topic “Something to talk about this month – Love and Friendship” It seems appropriate to write more as everybody will be celebrating Valentine’s Day in a few days time… I would like to share my... (Continue reading)
Transition
Today I write about the emotional transition a work-from-home mom has to make when planning to go back to work full-time. I started out the day reading a list of “bad things moms do…” on an internet message board. The messages... (Continue reading)
toddlers eating habbits
Written on 19 Jan, 2009 at 15:16 in Moms @ work | viewed 50 times | 8 Comments
hello everyone, this is my first post as i need some help in changing my 18 month todlers eating habbits.he has to be fed mashed foods as he has learned to take big bits or even eait a small portion of... (Continue reading)
Art Exhibition
Written on 19 Aug, 2008 at 11:27 in Asia, Events, Life as a mom, Mompreneurs, Moms @ work, Services | viewed 99 times | 11 Comments
This is in response to the post of Art Exhibition – Glass Paintings by Malini…. First of all let me thank you all those who have appreciated my art work. Believe me it’s really tough to manage family, work and hobby... (Continue reading)
Summer camps for kids above 5
Written on 1 May, 2008 at 9:36 in Events, Extra curricular activities, Life as a mom, Moms @ work, Our kids, Schools, Working | viewed 95 times | 1 Comment
Hey Bloggermoms!!! Summer is gonna come soon…And school will be closing in 1 month. I am goin to send my son to a summer camp where my girl goes for pre-k. It will be easy for me to pick and... (Continue reading)
Nanny or daycare????
Written on 19 Mar, 2008 at 11:39 in Moms @ work, Uncategorized, Working | viewed 101 times | 4 Comments
Recently one of my new coworker who is going to have a baby in 1 month asked me this question.”What do you think?Should we have a nanny or a send the baby to daycare?? The question took me 2 years back.... (Continue reading)
The interview I blew while on H4 visa
Written on 2 Jan, 2008 at 19:01 in Good Resources, H-4 Life, Living in a new culture, Moms @ work, Uncategorized | viewed 402 times | 4 Comments
Well, I had just begun looking for work on while still on H4 visa. Looking formally, that is, beyond the ‘office and friends of my husband’ route. BTW, in my opinion, that is one of the most effective routes, but... (Continue reading)
Nursing Strike and Baby Negotiations
Written on 30 Dec, 2007 at 3:21 in Asia, Breastfeeding, Life as a mom, Moms @ work, North America, Pregnancy, Working | viewed 106 times | 0 Comments
So around four and a half months or maybe just four, the babe decided to go on a nursing strike. When I rushed back from work, ready to nurse him, he would greet me with the biggest smile but any... (Continue reading)
Makeup – a take on liberation
‘Who do you think is more liberated me with my head scarf or the ladies on Wall Street with 10 products covering their faces?’ Nousheen’s eyes were bright and passionate as she dug into her chicken tikka masala. ‘At least I... (Continue reading)
Acrylic or gel nails?
I have the bad habit of nail biting and I have very short nails. Here at my work everybody has pretty nails..I have never been to a nail salon..In India, where I am from we dont have them..So last week,... (Continue reading)
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