Starting Your "Work at Home Mom" Career

Becoming a work at home mom is exciting, but it is also a lot of hard work. When determining the best career path for you, take some time to explore all of your options. If you know some work at home moms, ask them about their experiences and how becoming a WAHM has affected them. If you don't know anyone personally who works from home, get active in online forums and newsgroups. The best resource for you starting out is fellow women who have done it themselves. It is also helpful to do your own research online, read books related to working at home, and investigate your local business legal requirements. Try to get a full picture of what working at home will be like before you take the plunge.

One of the first things to consider is why you are choosing to work from home. Are you interested in more flexibility? Do you want to stay home with your children, but need extra income? Or are you already a stay at home mom and want to have a professional outlet?

What income requirements do you have? Are you expecting to earn a fulltime salary, or are you hoping to make a little extra income part-time? Are you interested in starting your own business? Would you rather work for an employer or as a contractor? Weighing all of these considerations will shape your work at home venture.

It is also important to consider what professional experience you have. The most successful entrepreneurs start businesses in fields where they already have extensive experience. They are able to be successful because they know what to expect, how to complete important tasks, and have a network of colleagues and potential clients. The other advantage of staying in your previous career field is that should you later choose to go back to working in a traditional office, you will have no gaps in your resume.

Most importantly, think about what you are passionate about. Passion drives creativity and makes it easy to put in all of the hours necessary to have a successful career from home. Examine your interests and talents, then brainstorm ways that these can turn into a career.

Lastly, it is extremely important to consider the market for your product or service. You may have an idea for a business that you would really enjoy, but if there is already a great deal of competition out there, it might not be the best choice. You must find a way to make your product or service special - something people just have to have. Find your niche, then make sure that you are fulfilling a need of your potential customers. By combining your personal motivations, your skills and your clients' needs, you will find the perfect work at home career.

Kari Edmonds

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Understanding Barriers To Women's Career Progression

Never in the recent past have the debates over the matter of women's progression in their careers been as big as they are now. Nevertheless, the matter has always been discussed but not with the same intensity as it is today. With an increasing percentage of women in United States workforce (53%) in all professions, different barriers to progress have gone up.

Barriers To Women's Career Progression

Taking a holistic look at the women's career path makes clear that while most barriers are external, there some which are also internal.

Historically, male-dominated society has always viewed women as unequal and relegated women to secondary career positions. This is still being reflected in the modern skill-based job market by assigning women more and more to routine and mundane jobs that hardly carry decision-making authority. Even within new Human Resource Management processes, many processes for recruitment, interviews and aptitude tests, are sometimes centered on men rather than women.

While entry-level jobs such as teaching, healthcare and accounting are open to everyone, the dominant male population, which already occupies these jobs, leaves less room for women to enter and make a mark. Of late, the balance may be found to be shifting in favor of women, but the very nature of jobs in this category is such that women's upward mobility is far from being significant because of the fundamental and apparent lack of headroom (the glass ceiling). Women intrinsically think themselves to be at an advantage in typical jobs, which is evident from the statistics available: 53% women as opposed to 47% men. This is what can be called a socio-gender-related problem. It is gender-related because men have an advantage over women by in the types of jobs that require a lot of travel, or those which are physical in nature.

Women of substance have excelled in their independent careers. One doesn't need to look too far for names, as they are so dominant in their professions that their names could inspire those who want to tread their career paths. Why this can't be replicated in private industry? HRM practitioners complain that there is just not enough talent for the top jobs. Even organic or preferential promotions to the top jobs are almost always based on the natural progression principle.

Other areas of concern, such as maternity leave, are also hindering women's progression, although you would be hard-pressed to find an executive who would speak about this openly. Privately, many male executives cite women's lack of demonstrated willingness and courage to take bold steps as decision-makers and lack of risk-taking behavior as some of the most major psychological barriers.

In order to remove some of the physical and psychological barriers to women's career progression in private industry, a major attitudinal shift has to be made. Change will not come instantly, but over time, as society becomes more comfortable with women's increasing role in the business world.

Tony Jacowski

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Women's Career Change - Mid-Life Passage

The different life trajectories experienced by men and women especially around the physical and emotional demands of child rearing, mean that men and women often experience the arrival of mid-life in contrasting ways.

Individuals in their early forties often experience psychological changes including decreased positive self-concept stemming from social and work related changes. Both men and women may engage in "stock taking" which relates their achievements and expressed values to earlier goals, as well as questioning the meaning of life and re-examining personal values.

This reflection may inspire more attentiveness to inner concerns and may initiate a transfer of energy to more satisfying areas of life.

The demand for renewal is often triggered by some expectable motivators such as :

* Departure of children

* Career peak or plateau

* Outdating of skill set

* New responsibility for aging parents

The positive personal demands of mid-life include:

* Wishing to set one's own milestones

* Becoming active again in controlling ones future

* Acceptance of, and adjustment to, growing limits and decreasing energy levels

Sociall research by Neapolitan (1980) found that workers who made radical career changes from high level jobs at mid- life felt that they had drifted into their first occupation or had been pressured by family. They felt that the occupation either never did, or as a result of personal change, no longer expressed their values and beliefs nor did it offer a sufficient outlet or expression of their potential.

A similar study by Riverin-Simard (1990) of mid-life women and men in Montreal suggests that re-evaluating personal values can create a new or revised self-concept. This new self-view may create a mismatch between employment and personal aspirations which had not previously existed.

The positive career demands of mid-life include:

* Reappraisal of career commitment and choice

* Integration of the polarities of one's personality with work

* Appropriate modification of life structure.

Three potential avenues for change emerge from this re-evaluation:

1. Renewal of commitment to career

* Updating of skills

* Simple maintenance of skills which "hold on" to the job while effort is invested in developing new aspects of self

# Disinvestment from career in favor of relationships or outside interests and activities

# Wholesale career change.

Many individuals experiment healthily at mid-life with alternative avenues for self-expression in leisure activities or avocations and the easiest career transitions are made by individuals who have knowledge and experience of the new field through having approached it tentatively as an outside interest, a hobby or volunteer position.

When the transition requires extensive retraining, factors which enabled change include:

* Lack of financial dependants.

* Financial support from a partner.

Research cited by Bejian (1995) suggests that:

* Women who have made early choices in favor of professional careers experience similar concerns as men at mid-life regarding a desire to reinvest their energy in intimate relationships.

* Women who had made early career choices based on the needs of intimate relationships voice fears and desires at mid-life related to undeveloped aspects of their selves.

Over all, women who chose to de-emphasize their careers described the transition as less traumatic than those who chose to de-emphasize family in order to pursue new career goals.

Mid-life change poses challenges and opportunities for renewal to both men and women. Historic changes in women's opportunities and expectations have certainly occurred in our lifetimes.... but this last finding suggests that, for those of us currently entering mid-life, our experience and aspirations continue to be somewhat shadowed by the lives and attitudes of the parents who raised us...parents who themselves came to maturity in the climate and attitudes and beliefs about separate male and female roles which characterized the 1940's and 50's.

It seems that the personal demand for self-actualization which arises at mid-life for women still does not sit easily with us.

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Woman's History Month - A New Perspective

Many people think of Woman's History month as a time to celebrate the accomplishments once a year. In reality Women's History month should be celebrated all year long. There are outstanding accomplishments by women everyday. They are not afraid to launch into careers that were dominated by men. They have accepted this as a reality in their profession. Over the years the number of women in medicine, engineering and business has grown. They are becoming the role models for future generations of leaders in this country. It is great to witness woman who add a diverse perspective in education or business professions.

At the forefront of education there are women who lead as superintendents of schools, principals, teachers, college, faculty and presidents. In Philadelphia Dr. Ackerman is transforming the best practices of teachers and administrators across the School District. Women bring fresh ideas into the halls of education. They are designing the new curriculum that incorporates technology like smart boards and computers. Women understand that there are multiple ways to learn. The future of education will be transformed by teachers who are willing to innovate by using new classroom instruction methods. Change is also evident in some schools were students are using laptop computers throughout their day.

As we move forward into the 21st century, we must never forget the ways that women have positively altered our lives. Their words have carried the power to change state and federal policies. They have authored books that challenge each of us to strive to be excellent people. If we continue to value the contribution of woman our future will be brighter and our lives forever changed. Leaders such as Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton are leading the way in government. They are offering valuable insights to young women who are pursuing leadership roles in their local communities

Woman's History Month is a time to celebrate the sacrifices that woman have made to ensure that this country is progressing. Women have worked in fortune 500 companies that have understood the value of their contribution. The talents that they have exhibited demonstrate an ability to do any job that is put before them. Women continue to enter careers where few have ventured. The perception that women cannot succeed in math classes is being shattered every day. We need the contributions of women at all levels of science, technology, engineering and math professions. For many women the exposure to these professions could not have come soon enough. They may be the first person in their family to attend college and consider an engineering or science career.

Women have made significant contributions to this country in times of war and peace. They have experienced the burden of a country in crisis. In homes across American, women have offered wise advice to children who become our future leaders. This is a part of history that is often ignored. Women also provide a compass for the future generations to venture into new frontiers. Let's make Women's History Month a celebration of our past and our future.

Dr. Stephen Jones 

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Nontraditional Careers For Women - Female Jockeys Gaining Ground

The first thing I can remember wanting to be when I grew up was a jockey. Well, that obviously didn't happen, but I do wish there was a "fantasy jockey" camp, similar to what they have for baseball - I'd be the first to sign up!

Being a jockey was a nontraditional career for a woman when I was a kid, and it still is today. About 10% of professional thoroughbred jockeys are women; the Department of Labor defines a nontraditional field for women as one in which 25% or less of those employed are female.

As in other male-dominated fields, the women who pioneered in racing faced many challenges. The first woman jockey to ride in a pari-mutuel race was Diane Crump, in February 1969 at Hialeah, but she wasn't the first to try. When Penny Ann Early attempted to enter three races at Churchill Downs in 1968, she was prevented from riding because the other jockeys boycotted the races. Barbara Jo Rubin faced not only boycotts, but a bricks thrown through her trailer window, when she entered a race at Tropical Park in January of 1969. However, Rubin did become the first female jockey to win a race on February 22 of that year when she won at Charles Town. Rubin was forced to retire about a year later due to injuries; however in her brief career of 89 races she won 22 times and was in the money 20 more times. Diane Crump made history again in 1970 when she became the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby. She won over 230 races before she retired in 1985.

Although the number of women jockeys is still quite low, they race in a very different environment than the pioneering women jockeys did. The first women jockeys faced the prejudice and hostility of their male colleagues, who did not want women racing against them. The men would sometimes cut them off or commit other violations, which were ignored by the race officials. They would even slash them with their whips! (The irony of this is that one of the concerns of the male riders was that they felt racing was too dangerous and the women would get hurt!)

Diane Crump was invited to compete in a match race in Puerto Rico. The male jockey riding against her did everything he possibly could to unseat her from her mount, including grabbing her saddle cloth, knocking her foot from the stirrup, and grabbing her reins. Crump fought back by cracking him on the head with her whip, but he wound up winning the race by a length. However, the women in the crowd cheered Diane and cursed and threw rotten tomatoes at the male jockey!

The early women jockeys also faced opposition from the jockeys' wives, who were uncomfortable that the women would see their men in various states of undress, even though dressing quarters were separate. As a matter of fact, there were no women's dressing quarters - the women often had to change in horse trailers and couldn't even shower until they got back to their hotel rooms at the end of the day.

Getting good mounts was also a challenge, as many owners and trainers did not want their horses ridden by a woman. Sometimes the female jockeys were pressured to exchange sexual favors in return for a mount. When they did get mounts, they were often harassed by the fans at the track, or "goosed" as they were given a boost into the saddle by the trainers.

The tide started to turn in the 1970s at the small Eastern race tracks, the "minor leagues" of racing, when the dedication and work ethic of the women riders stood out against that of the men. The women began to gain acceptance, and gain more and better mounts around the country.

The most successful woman jockey is Julie Krone. She began her racing career in 1981, and won 3,454 races before she retired in 1999. At the time of her retirement, she had won more than $81 million in purses and ranked 16th in earnings on the all-time list for all riders. She un-retired in 2002 and continued to win, finishing her career with 3,704 wins and more than $90 million in purse earnings. In 1993, Krone became the first female to win a Triple Crown Race, when she rode 13-1 long shot Colonial Affair to victory in the Belmont Stakes. She is the only female to win a Breeder's Cup race. She accomplished the rare feat of riding six winners in a day. She is the only woman rider in the Racing Hall of Fame, inducted in 2000.

Krone "put the lie" to the idea that women weren't tough enough or strong enough to handle massive animals in a dangerous sport. At 4'10" and 105 pounds, she was tiny even by jockey standards. However, her size didn't prevent her from winning races, from coming back from injuries that would have ended the careers of other riders, or from picking fights and wrestling matches with male jockeys who had wronged her.

Following the path of Krone and the other trailblazing female jockeys, more and more women are racing successfully, and face much less prejudice and resistance than did the women in the early days. (Although it still occurs.) On March 26, 2009 top young jockey Maylan Studart won her 40th race with a win at Aqueduct, moving her from apprentice to journeyman status. Three of the seven jockeys she beat that day were women! Aqueduct currently has five women jockeys competing at the track. John Lee of the NY Racing Association stated that "I don't think we've ever seen so many talented women riding here at the same time. And when they're riding in New York, they're riding in the major leagues."

I look forward to seeing many more women compete as successfully as jockeys. (And I continue to hope for that fantasy jockey camp!)

© Koval Associates LLC

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Women Who Manage Work and Home

It is a fact that in today's day and age a working woman faces more stress than a man. They need to meet deadlines at work even if they have a sick child at home, look into their children's school work and assignments, be competitive and perform well at work, create a healthy environment at home and manage household chores. But after a point this begins to take a toll on a working woman's life. It affects her and the people around her in a negative way.

Tips on perfecting the balancing act

Women are very capable of multitasking, but they need to draw a line after a point. When accommodating to everyone's demand leads to stress, it is time to stop. Women stress a lot on keeping their house clean. Don't spend your precious time at home, by spending hours on cleaning it. Get some house help instead. It is an investment worth making. This free time came be utilized by bonding with your family or just relaxing with a good book and a cup of coffee.

Try and fix quick but healthy meals for the family, instead of lavish treats. That can be done during time off from work. A basic preparation during the weekends can make it easy to make the meals when you return tired from a long and hectic day at work.

Some tasks can be split with the spouse when it comes to doing household work. Set up a carpool system with the neighbors to help pick up and drop kids. The daily routine should be prioritized from most important to least important things. Maintain a calendar and set reminders for tasks that need to be done.

Basically if the daily routine is managed well, there will be no stress. Learning to manage stress can contribute towards success and personal well-being.

Different ways to manage stress

Stress can be a motivator and help a woman in achieving her goals. If there is an important presentation at work, which affects her position, she will work extra hard on it. But if she has to prepare her kids for an exam the same day, the stress level rise. That's when things may get out of control and she may even forget to pack their lunch or even keep the most important documents in her briefcase. That's why managing stress is the key to a balanced life.

There are different ways to manage stress. When stressed, always focus on your breathing. Take deep breaths and once your mind is calm, try and work out a solution to the problem. Eat healthy meals in small proportion and at frequent intervals during the day. This keeps the energy levels in control throughout the busy day. Never neglect your health, because if you are unwell, you won't be able to take care of your work and family. Perform regular exercises, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and join the gym or aerobics class. Make time for your friends and socialize in order to unwind. Make room in your schedule for meditation in the morning. This will be a perfect start to a day.

Even the busiest woman should find the time for herself at least once a month and treat herself to a shopping spree or a relaxing day at the spa. Make time for a nice relaxing bath with soothing music and fragrant candles around. Not only does this calm the senses, it also helps in unwinding from the daily hectic schedule that seems like and endless road.

Ricky Kahn

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The Working Chinese Girl

Abstract:

In this paper I would like to explore the world of young Chinese women competing in a modern China for jobs and the fulfillment of the ambitions they left University with but by and large feel unfulfilled. In China today more and more young women are leaving University and seeking their first job. They are full of hope that they will find a good job that pays well and can give them the expectation of promotion and future prosperity. However in the harsh economic world of 2009, when most countries are in financial crisis and the Chinese government is thrusting money into the banking system to save a downward export market, things are not as rosy for these girls as it was five years ago during the capitalist explosion of wealth in China.

Introduction:

When you ask most Chinese girls in their last year of University what they want to do they all give a similar stock answer. "I want to work of an International company in a executive position where I can earn good money and have prospects for the future" When then asked why this is their goal you get a supplementary reply, I need to think about my future as I will one day need to support my family - under the one baby policy in China - I am obligated to look after my parents when they get old as the state currently does not provide for Chinese senior citizens." Then you ask the next question, are there enough jobs for all the girls who are looking for the same things, they answer, "fate is our guide, we will work hard and hope that our ambitions will come to pass."

The above shows the wildly optimistic approach many of these girls have in their thought processes and are not easily persuaded that this may be a rosy view of the chances they face in a China in an export decline where taxes are supporting Banks who borrowed widely and unwisely in the USA and home markets. Where International companies are shedding staff and considering moves to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand to take advantage of the cheaper labour and lower costs as China becomes a world economic player and prices rise as domestic demand does not support many of the high-tech and consumer led products for sale.

Of course in this new climate the supply of new jobs has declined to an all time low for companies and as staff leave they are not being replaced. The work simply being shared amongst the ones who stay. This in turn is causing enormous pressure on young staff that often break down and leaves to return jobless to their families. At many work fairs held around China only 2,000 jobs may be on offer with over 30,000 students crowding the halls offering poor quality resumes in the hope of a job when they graduate. International companies have learned that while Chinese students have a vast amount of knowledge through memory learning (rote) they have little insight into the subjects they learn and certainly no practical applications or critical thinking skills. So most also realise that additional on job training in China adds additional costs that in the present climate they cannot afford.

All this leads to an unemployability of Chinese students that International companies recognise as a problem. It is also one of the reasons Chinese university degrees are not recognised by most Western countries as valid. Two reasons are behind this, the first is the lack of external marking and assessment in China - too easy to cheat your way through the system and the second is corruption, fathers paying for grades to be changed, examinations to be fixed and so the actual degree paper becomes worthless in many countries eyes. This is also a shame, as a University Professor in China I know the average student here works extremely hard and long hours. Given proper teaching and support they can flourish just as much as any Western student if not better.

They after all, under the one baby policy, have more pressure to do well and become successful to support aging parents in the future. Older parents also get sick and with no free medical support in China, many either go without treatment or pay huge sums to hospitals for what are often poor quality services. A young woman thinking about all these problems for the future wants to study hard and make sure she can support them.

Another solution to family support is of course a good marriage, to the good boy, from the good family, with the good job and the good prospects. Plenty of boys to marry in China but few who live up to such high expectations that these single girls are looking for. A third and sad solution for some is suicide - China has the highest suicide rate amongst young women in the world!

Once in the workplace many of the girls find the work either extremely boring or they have an over-load of tasks that they find hard to complete. This leads to stress either way - they often contemplate leaving within a short time, but the family factors keep them in place. Employers know the pressures of family very well and exploit these feelings to the maximum by over-working staff, forcing late working hours and little real reward in terms of income and benefits, however always the promise that tomorrow will be better if they continue to work hard. This situation in a communist country is quite laughable if it were not so tragic for the young working girls.

In an ideology of Socialist Marxist ideals China has moved a long way from this thinking today. No cadres now sharing the spoils of hard work, no share of the profits from their hard earned labour. No they have discovered Western capitalism at its worse. In the West laws were passed to protect workers rights (mainly through past Union activities) enabling them redress under the law against employers who exploit the worker. However in China even if such laws exist the natural instinct to obey your boss and do as you are told are so strong that not a single worker would even think about legal redress for unfair working practices.

Examples: All based in Shanghai

Dolly 25 - Working for a Taiwanese company. Two years as a project manager, no promotion as only Taiwan staff can be promoted in China, even if you become a team leader it is unofficial and not paid for in your contract. Over a third of the staff have left due to the economic turndown, existing staff now working on average a 14 hour day to fulfil obligations to clients. Family has health problems and she fears for her ability to support them unless she changes her job or gains more education.

Betty 24 - Working for a Hong Kong bank. Three years as a customer support role. Promotion offered as a sideways move but in fact less initial income. Some training is deducted from income as not directly seen as applicable to the banks welfare. Wants to leave but cannot - her family rely on her income to support two retired parents. No boyfriend as with her low income and high cost of living in Shanghai she cannot afford to go out. Searching for a husband on the internet most evenings is her chief occupation at home.

Rachel 32 - Working for an International Art firm. Arranges exhibitions and marketing to potential supporters. Same pay now as five years ago - no prospects of a pay rise in the future. Wants to marry an American to get away from her boring poor life.

Sharon: Working for a hotel group. Customer sales and liaison. There were five girls in the sales department but today just herself and the sales manager. She feels with the amount of new hotels being built daily in Shanghai she should move to increase her pay and security. Foreign boyfriend who does not want a commitment to marriage.

Sonia: Working for a Japanese company. Design and marketing. She was very happy with her work but found the money was very low compared to similar jobs she sees advertised however because she has very nice work colleagues and a happy atmosphere in the company she decides for now to stay. She gets to travel in her work and at first enjoyed this but now realises that business travel is actually quite boring and repetitive in nature. Long trips, same hotels rooms, same customers.

Insight:

In each of the examples above the girls were asked how they felt their real experiences of work compared to their expectations on leaving university. They all agreed they have been greatly disappointed by the work experience. They also thought they worked much longer hours than Western people do (14 - 16 hour days are normal) who work a 9 to 5 type arrangements. Although part of the culture in China is you do not leave the office before you boss. So many sit on computers after their contractual hours and play computer games or chat on line to friends. We call this QQ time in China! It is not all work in a Chinese office in fact often they ignore work to watch movies or other such things on the net. This is in the main because they feel they deserve a break when they feel not appreciated or financially supported by the company. Although this seems to be more prevalent in Chinese owned companies that International ones.

What do women want?

When asked after at least two years working experience what do they now want. A surprising answer came from many of the girls, "a rest" Most actually wanted to quit the jobs and go home to the family. In China the family represents security and peace, so after the hassles and disappointments with employment they felt, to get away for a while and have a rest would be the best thing to do. When asked if a break at such an early time in their employment was wise in respect to the future for pay and promotion most replied, "I used to believe that fantasy but now I know the truth, no-one cares about you but your family" Almost all the girls reported absolutely no loyalty to their employer and felt that the company shows no caring attitude towards them. Although here I have only shown a few examples in fact in interviewing dozens of girls about work - this same attitude after two years of work was very common amongst them. Of course there were some exceptions, girls who loved their job and were very happy to stay and show support for the establishment but this was quite rare.

Conclusion:

It seems that for most young women in China (Shanghai in particular) they are unhappy at work and mostly wanted to leave to find a better job or simply give up and go home for a while. My own observation is that Chinese girls mature a lot later than Western women and also want marriage much earlier from starting work after university. This being the case they are more in a hurry to succeed and have little patience in going through a maturing process at work to learn the job and seek timely promotions. This is because the pressure of obligation to the parents and the early pursuit of a marriage partner dominate their thinking most of the time. They see little sense in dedication to a career, at the expense of personal relationships, that many in the West recognise as a sacrifice in order to succeed as women in the workplace.

While I am not advocating that women have to be so single minded the evidence seems to show that successful people are more likely to have transient relationships and higher rates of divorce than working class equivalents. Of course another factor is over-education, just like in many countries China is making it easier and easier to get a university place. This means a lowering of standards (as seen in the UK) where professors have to cope with students who clearly do not have the ability to attend advanced courses. The result being thousands of graduates who expect good jobs in a shrinking economy and with little real talent to offer.

Last Word:

This paper may see a little gloomy in content and I recognise that it is. Of course many of the girls who talked about their careers and work were in fact unhappy and it is hard to find happy workers who feel the need to express that feeling to others. So while I recognise a certain bias in the paper I hope that is will at least act as a warning beacon to girls to perhaps lower their expectations of work and prepare for a more realistic view of life's struggle.

Dr. Stephen Myler is from Leicester in England, an industrial town in the Midlands of the United Kingdom. He holds a B.Sc (Honours) in Psychology from the UK's Open University the largest in the UK; he also has an M.Sc and Ph.D in Psychology from Knightsbridge University in Denmark. In addition to this Stephen holds many diplomas and awards in a variety of academic areas including journalism, finance, teaching and advanced therapy for mental health. Stephen has as a Professor of Psychology many years teaching experience in colleges and universities in England and China to post 16 young adults, instructing in psychology, sociology, English, marketing and business.

He has been fortunate to travel extensively from Australia to Africa to the United Sates, South America, Borneo, most of Europe and Russia. Stephen's favourite hobby is the study of primates and likes to play badminton. He believes that students who enjoy classes with humour and enthusiasm from the teacher always come back eager to learn more.

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Career Women More Prone to Divorcing Their Husband's: Can It Be True?

This can't be true! Or can it? According to Forbes magazine journalist, Michael Noer it is. He says that career women who make over $30,000 a year are more prone to divorcing their husbands because they are financially independent. This makes some sense. He also said that some of these career ladies might find someone at the office they like more than their husband's. The last reason I found extremely silly.

Anyone can find someone they like better when they do not value their marriage. A housewife might find someone she likes better at the community events she attends, or at her children's sports games, schools, grocery stores, and gym. A woman who suddenly finds someone she likes better than her husband is not committed to her marriage and that is what it all boils down to.

It is a fact of life that a career minded woman is not committed to her marriage! A career woman is committed to her career. So it would go without saying that the chances are much greater that she would undervalue her husband and the sanctity of her marriage more than a woman who has decided in her heart to stay home, raise and family and be home for her husband. Unfortunately, there are less of the latter in this country.

As we all know, a career woman will have a difficult time being there for her family, and pursuing her ambition at the same time. Someone is going to be left out, and it is usually the family. I don't advise a woman who is pursuing a career to get married. It's really that simple. Why get married if you aren't going to be married to your husband? And I do not advise a man to marry a career woman if he expects a traditional style home and family life, because it isn't going to happen.

Michael Noer was attempting to make a point but left out the root of the problem. The problem is what I constantly write about in my marriage books and articles. When couples are not devoted to the marriage in the first place, the marriage will most definitely fall on rocky times, whether the wife has a career or not.

The writer also says that career women are more likely to cheat! I think this was a cheap shot. I can actually understand why this writer got a lot of flack from the feminist movement and why Forbes magazine eventually had to apologize for Mr. Noer's article. Even if it were correct, he labeled the career woman in an unethical category, which we all know is not altogether true. Unfortunately people do not see the big picture for what it really is.

The big picture is we live in a Godless society. Career woman or not, it doesn't matter one smidgen. The title should have read: "Don't Marry a Godless Woman."
Come on folks, you know that America promotes godlessness, such as adultery, divorce, and promotion of women in the workforce, so what do you expect when people do not live by God's design and standards for marriage? People have simply made society's standards their belief for marriage and now they are complaining about it! The effect of what society does will come back and bite them on the tail every darn time and they still won't get it.

Mr. Noer forgot about all the desperate housewife's out there who cheat on their husbands? My goodness, are they not just as much to blame for the wreck of the family unit as the career woman? How would you really know? Could it be that the career woman is more likely to divorce because over half of all the women in America are career women? Or could it be that career women do not have time for God in their life because they are too busy pursuing their career? Yes to both.

I am all for the sanctity of marriage and family and you should be too. And that is precisely why we need to look at the big picture to understand the real reasons behind the high rate of divorce in this godless society. Putting the blame on the symptom will not make divorce go away. Listening to and applying sound wisdom and advice from above will actually mend this broken society if people would only apply its wisdom into their own marriage and life.

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness...What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?...For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people." Therefore come out from them and be separate," says the Lord.
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Book Review - Nice Girls Don't Get The Corner Office - 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make

The corner office is a metaphor for success. Success to the entrepreneur, healthcare employee, or professional public speaker has little to do with the size and location of their office. The provocative title of this book by Lois P Frankel, PhD, Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, describes how women sabotage their own career advancement with unconscious "girlish" behaviors. These mistakes are missteps that will sabotage the climb up the ladder, often blamed on the glass ceiling. The mistakes women make, as described in this book, are common and have the potential to jeopardize many women I encounter in my coaching business. It is important to note that the mistakes are not the strong female style leadership styles that are assets in the workforce.

The book describes 101 mistakes and offers coaching pointers to overcome each situation. The mistakes are divided into sections about how you: Play; Act; Think; Market; Look; Sound; Respond. The first chapter includes a useful self-assessment. The assessment makes you aware of the 'girlish' behaviors you have that threaten to sabotage your career. I do not know any woman in the business world, including me, who has not made at least a few of these mistakes. The author points out; a single mistake will not derail your career.

Adopting the recommended changes in your work behaviors and image that the coaching tips recommend, will help you communicate to the world 'businesswoman' instead of 'girl' and will identify you as someone ready for the corner office level of success and advancement wherever you work.

This book is particularly useful for women who work in male dominated professions, women who are struggling for respect among their peers or managers, women who speak and don't get 'heard' and all who want to have more influence to achieve success in their business endeavors. Read the book and follow the coaching tips if you are a woman who is serious about getting ahead in your career.

Jean Caton is a Career, Business, and Life Coach, Speaker, and Virtual Educator. She has over 20 years of business experience working in four Fortune 500 companies. Now, as an entrepreneur, Jean combines her practical experience in business, with her education and training, to coach, teach, inspire, and empower others.

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Women's Career Advancement - How You Can Truly Succeed

Modern women are ambitious and tough in all facets of their lives including careers, so when it comes to women and career advancement you'll find that many corporate females fail to advance in their career due to the fact that they simply don't trust their abilities and undervalue their worth. They seem to have no idea of how they can use their accomplishments and skills to their advantage. Corporate women practicing in the healthcare field who are quite ambitious and determined in advancing their careers to higher levels, need to create a strategy and plan to ensure that they achieve their aspirations. This will also help them beat competition by staying ahead of colleagues and peers. They have to make their boss acknowledge their unique contribution in terms of talent, strengths and overall worth in the healthcare industry. There are a number of ways for women careerists to advance their chances of success.

Many women fail to focus on their personal talents, strengths, skills, accomplishments, and individual worth in particular areas, they instead focus their energies trying to improve areas they feel need more attention. For a woman to advance her career and chances of success, she has to identify her strengths, unique talents, center her concentration there and play those positive strong points. Try to be a star in the office by seeking solutions to problems other than just pointing to problems and playing a blame game. Look after issues in the office that require to be addressed and find ways than your team and you can fix it out.

Good, factual and focused communication skills greatly assist women and chances of career advancement increase and also become realizable. Effective communication not only helps in career advancement chances but greatly assist in facing job interviews. Effective communication helps people develop powerful resumes and cover letters that speak volumes and this greatly increases their chances of getting a job. Superb communication skills will help you sell yourself effectively in the job interview, because of your clear, concise manner. Good communication skills need to be backed by other skills to increase a woman's career advancement potential. So, continues training is a plus factor here.

The dress code is also a thing that speaks volumes about a person. Therefore appropriate and professional dressing will probably increase a woman's career advancement success potential. Having a polished image could make a significant difference between the hiring firms overlooking you or giving you the job. Women need to dress professionally so as to give positive impressions in the workplace; this is a reality even if the company hiring you has a casual dress code. Ensure that your business wear represents the image you want portrayed. You will never go wrong with modest and decent business attires that present a corporate look. Who wants to appear overdressed or the opposite. Ensure that you go for quality attires when shopping for the workplace wardrobe, go for clothes that coordinate well and portrays a professional look. The feet too can't be ignored and your shoes ought to complement your outfit by all means, they just must be stylish but not fancy, you ain't a hooker REMEMBER. Go for something that wont hurt your feet, it has to be comfortable enough.

Career advancement and success for a woman means being punctual, committed, dependable and obedient to your superiors. Most firms will overlook you if you are a notorious latecomer and will never consider you for career advancement opportunities.


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10 hard questions to ask yourself before having children for women

Whether or not to have children, and when, is one of the biggest decisions a woman has to make. While a “gut” feeling is usually a good indicator of whether you are ready or not to become a mother, there are some serious things to consider. Following are 10 hard questions to ask yourself before having children.

Are you ready to be selfless? You become a mother the day of conception. From that day forward every decision you make not only affects you, it affects your baby. Whether it is watching what you eat, avoiding that after dinner drink or putting your career on hold, almost every decision you make is based on your baby. Decide whether you are ready to put yourself second.

Is the father ready? Whether you are married or single, the father of your baby will have an impact on you and your child’s life. Do you have a supportive partner who will support you through pregnancy, labor and life with a newborn? Will you be able to support him as his life changes? Are you having a baby on your own? What will the involvement of the biological father be? The only right answer to these questions is what feels right to you. However, don’t take lightly the role of the father and the impact of a new baby on him.

Are you financially prepared? Again, this is a question you have to answer based on what feels right to you. Some people don’t feel financially prepared for a baby until they can guarantee full payment for a Harvard education. Others feel ready if they have a crib and a high chair. Make sure that you are comfortable with your financial situation, before bringing a new baby into it.

Are you ready for things to get a little more complicated? Having a baby changes everything whether it be a trip to the grocery store or a night out with your husband. Everything becomes more complicated and involves car seats, strollers, diaper bags, babysitters and diapers. Most parents agree that the pros outweigh the cons, but it is a major lifestyle change.

Are you ready to surrender control of your body? From trying to get pregnant, to pregnancy, to labor, to breastfeeding, to weaning, your body becomes a baby laboratory. Everything you put into your body matters and changes happen that are out of your control. Be sure you’re ready to dedicate your body to your baby.

Are you willing to do the work that being a mother takes? Being a mother is one of the toughest jobs there is. You are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You are required to be a teacher, a doctor, a psychologist, a clown and a disciplinarian all in one day. Like anything, the more you put into motherhood, the more you get out of it. There are all kinds of classes and books that can prepare you to be a mother. Decide if you are ready to put extra time into being a successful mother.

Are you responsible? There is no greater responsibility than being a mother. It takes organization, patience and confidence. If you are responsible in other parts of your life, than you probably will be a responsible parent.

What are your long-term goals? Think about where you see yourself in five, ten or fifteen years. What are your goals and dreams? If you see yourself as president of your company, will a child fit into that picture? If you see yourself sitting around the dinner table with a large family, than having a child will help you reach that goal.

Is your biological clock ticking? Women can feel their biological clock ticking at any age. If you feel it ticking when you are 22, decide if it is really the right time or if you would rather accomplish other goals first. If you feel your clock ticking at 42, decide is it just because you are running out of time or have you always wanted a baby. Again, it is a personal decision that only you can make.

What will a baby add to your life? You should be able to answer this question with at least three meaningful things. Bringing a baby into your life is life-changing and should not be taken lightly.

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Jobs for Pregnant Women at Home

Pregnancy is a crucial time for any woman, and risking it is something not many of you may want to do, especially if you have been longing for it for a while now. It is in such cases that many women opt to leave their jobs, and devote their time to ensuring a healthy pregnancy and childbirth. In other cases, a woman may be at a high-risk pregnancy, where bed rest may have been advised. However, not every woman has the liberty to simply cut off her supply of a steady income and spend time at home resting. On the other hand, some of you may be the type who just can't sit idle, and working is more of a desire than a necessity. It is for women like you, that some of the top jobs for pregnant women at home have been enlisted here.

List of Jobs for Pregnant Women at Home

Ideally, the best jobs for pregnant women at home would be those that do not require too much physical exertion, especially for those who are going through a high-risk pregnancy. For those of you who need a steady supply of your bread and butter (and perhaps a little jam), the Internet is your best bet. With the array of part time and full time online jobs now so easily available, there is no need to look any further for other types of jobs. All you need is a basic laptop or computer, and a good, secure Internet connection, and you are good to go. Take a look at this list of jobs you may choose from online.

* Freelance Writing: Everywhere you go, you have seen freelance writing as the first option, as jobs for pregnant women at home. Why is it so popular? Because you can easily make a good amount compiling and presenting information over the Internet. A lot of websites offer payments on a per article basis, so the amount you wish to earn is entirely in your hands. Just ensure that you compile the information from reliable sources (even over the Internet), and present it in a manner that is easy to understand. So, you don't have to be Shakespeare, neither do you have to go through volumes of encyclopedias. Simply write on subjects that are close to your heart, and you are bound to find a creatively satisfying as well as well-paying source of income.

* Virtual Assistant: As the name suggests, a virtual assistant is someone who performs the jobs of an assistant at home. Many companies who cannot afford, or perhaps don't require full time assistants are looking for virtual assistants. Your assignments will be emailed to you, or communicated via a fax or phone, and you can execute them from the comfort of your home. Furthermore, you can perform this job for more than one company, if you are good at multi-tasking, that is. You may need a fax machine for this particular job.

* Selling On eBay: eBay is a great platform for those of you who have a lot of stuff that has been collected over years, that now has no place to go. As long as these items are in good condition, they make for great things to sell on eBay, from books to spare parts for cars and motorcycles. Make the most of this opportunity and earn a good amount.

* Graphic/Website Design: If you are a pro at either graphic design or website design, you can easily sell your services online, to those who are in desperate need of it. A little inspiration can be derived from the fact that there are teenagers out there who are making money over the web, for their graphic design services. The only question here is, if they can, why can't you? Of course, your knowledge in this field should be good for you to make the most of it, but if you do possess the necessary qualification, nothing can stop you from making some great bucks doing this job.

* Blogging: Yes, this is another one of those repetitive options as jobs for pregnant women at home. Again, it is only because it can actually help you make money. A great piece of advice in this regard to get you started, is to start blogging about your pregnancy; the precautionary measures you are taking, and every little nuance, that other pregnant women around the world can use for their benefit. Whether you have knit a pair of socks for your little one, or started designing her/his room, put up this information along with photographs, and your blog is sure to be a success. You can make money by having ads posted on your blogs. For this, you must market your blog over your social networking profiles, and ensure that everyone you know, knows what you are up to even while at home.

* Tutoring: Though online tutoring jobs are in great demand lately, a point to be noted about this job is that you needn't necessarily perform it only online. If you are proficient at a particular hobby or craft, or simply at a foreign language, impart your wisdom either via the Internet, or hold training sessions at your residence to make some big bucks. A lot of people are looking for simple learning methods, where your proficiency as an online or personal tutor can come handy.

Now just working online is not an established rule for pregnant women looking for jobs. There are lots of home based business opportunities that you can target or even create, and engage in self employment to make money. Good at creating scrumptious cakes and baked goodies? Why not begin to make a business of this. Great at creating crafts? Why not make some and put them up for sale? From paper mache sculptures to handmade bookmarks, there is a market for every unique craft. If you are good at creating these crafts, why not impart lessons on how to do them? A great option for part time jobs for pregnant women also includes becoming an agent for cosmetic companies, that allow you to sell their products from the comfort of your living room. However, you must have excellent marketing skills and a good social circle for this idea to work for you.

The bottom line is this: though this list has been compiled as a specific one defining jobs for pregnant women at home, you can make money from doing almost anything, only if you deeply desire it. If you notice, pregnant or not, these jobs are great for anyone who needs to supplement their income, or make it a full time job. All you need is a little effort on your part, to make sure your work at home jobs work well for you, and you are sure to make a good amount of money from all that you have to offer. Introspect, bring out your talent, and use it to attain satisfaction personally, professionally, and from the fact that you could earn yourself a respectable amount without your pregnancy having to suffer in any way. Good luck in your endeavors!

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How to impress real women

Men are still faced with the age old question; what do women really want? It seems like all of the rules are changing. Political correctness is everywhere. Does it mean that women don't want men to be men? Does it mean that everyone should be the same? No! Equal but different is the real way REAL women want to be viewed.

Writing as a wife, mom, and career woman, I want men to know how to really impress real women. I want my son to know how to do this when he comes of age. Real women want to be loved, protected, respected, romanced, and desired. We want men to love us for who we are, not for what the fashion magazines say we should be.

So, how do you guys impress a real woman? Treat her like a woman! Tell her how wonderful she looks. Talk to her as if she were an equal. Value her opinions. Compliment her on her figure.

Buy her flowers. Buy her jewelry. Be romantic. Make time just for the two of you.

Why do so called bad boys get so many women? Not because they're bad boys, but because they are good at romancing women. They make a woman feel special. They make a woman feel like she's the only one in the world when she's with them. Believe me, I know. I dated my share of bad boys.

I didn't marry one, though. I married a man who most people would consider to be one of those so called nice guys that finish last. He is much more than a nice guy, however. He has a good job, believes in fidelity, is secure with his own sexuality, and makes me feel like his queen.

What impressed me about him? He spoke directly to me. He spoke to me as if I had an IQ. Still, he let me know he was the man and I was the woman.

He opens doors. He mows the lawn. He also cooks from time to time, and even does laundry once in a while. He takes the time to please me in bed, which impresses any woman, guys!

So, let's recap, men. How do you impress a REAL woman? Do blur the gender roles. Be a man. Do treat women like they're special. Don't treat them like they're subservient. Do your best to blend the best of the bad boy's techniques, with the strengths of the nice guy's morals. It works.

Don't let chivalry fall victim to political correctness. Treat that real woman your heart desires like a lady, you'll impress her for sure.

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Women Working Globally

The representation of business women in the global market today is rapidly increasing and working in foreign countries offers enormous business potential for women. This does not come however, without its difficulties particularly where women are concerned.

It is a misconception that women in business are not equipped to undertake work in foreign countries and that the global market is best overseen by men. This is an issue however, which is now changing across the globe and it is becoming more acceptable and familiar to see women undertaking business in the global market. Some of the misconception has also been centered around the fact that women have not been offered posts abroad as they may not be accepted to undertake business in other countries in the global market.

Business dealings in the global market are always going to pose some hurdles in respect of local culture, customs, wariness and acceptance and there is no evidence that women have a more difficult time than men where the business dealings are concerned.

Customs vary from one country to another and the attitude to women may differ from our own, but this does not preclude women from the global business market. It is also important for women undertaking business in the global arena, not to mistake a particular attitude of a male counterpart for gender bias, which may be nothing more than cultural attitude.

In some cultures it is perfectly accepted for people to stand close to one another and this may be thought too familiar on the part of a woman conducting business with a male.

As the global business market increases and women’s role in it more literature and training information targeted towards the women in the global arena. The two rules therefore are: a) do not dismiss women from working in the global market. b) Intercultural training is a must.

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Small business advice: finding start up financing for a woman or minority

Finding start up financing can be a challenge, but if you are a woman or a minority, there are organizations created specifically to aid you in your endeavor. However, in order that your financing attempt is as successful as possible, before you begin the financial search, you should be able to answer the following questions:

1) What is the purpose/mission of your business?

2) What qualifies you to start and run this business?

3) Have you had training in this field?

4) Do you know your target audience?

5) Who is your competition and what do you have that they don't?

6) How will you price your products and/or services?

7) How long will it take you to break even?

These questions should all be easily answerable if you've done your homework. That homework would be in the form of a Business Plan. A business plan is a formalized version of your business idea. It operates for your business, the same way a resume represents your achievements to date, and the only difference is that your business plan is a forecast of your company's accomplishments. Said plan details your ideas, goals, market research, the amount of funds needed, and an estimated time frame of repayment of any loans obtained.

The purpose of a business plan is to help accurately define the goals and purpose of the business and how they are going to be accomplished. This plan helps to foolproof your business by planning for unforeseen circumstances. It is also a necessity when applying for a loan from a bank, investor or lender. A consultation with experts in the same field is recommended before submitting.

The following is a list of financing options:

Personal Savings:

Use of personal savings is an option that offers little or no risk. It encourages the idea of careful spending. It also shows the business in a good light if/when additional financing is needed.

Credit Cards:

A personal credit card is another viable method of financing. It is a good way to keep track of business expenses. To avoid accounting complications, it is recommended that the card used be designated solely for business purposes.

Family and/or Friends:

Another untapped resource is family and/or friends. Make a formal presentation utilizing the above-mentioned business plan. Discuss repayment terms and be prepared to put it in writing. Depending upon the formation of the business, the loan could be deemed as stock purchased.

Grants:

A grant is money designated by an individual or organization to finance an endeavor. A grant need not be repaid. However, your endeavor needs to fit the stipulations of the grantor, one of which includes the business being a non-profit organization. The best way to find a fit is to visit a university or large reference library where you can obtain access to a directory of foundations. With this tool, you can research the mission, their interest, and grant application guidelines.

Micro Loans

A micro loan is a loan of anywhere from $500 to $25,000. Your business might qualify for a micro-loan. Micro loan programs offer up to $25,000 to small businesses with little or no capital. Repayment terms run the gamut of three months to three years. Check the economic development department for your city for the latest information.

Before contemplating a loan, it is important to ensure that your financial history is in order. To do so, obtain a copy of your credit report. If the report shows any late payments within a three-month period, it is recommended that you wait until you have at least a six-month period with no late payments listed.

The above information is just a brief synopsis of financing options available for businesses owned by women or minorities. For in-depth details, the following list is a suggested starting point for further research in your funding endeavors:

- Your local reference library for foundation directory information.

- Small Business Administration (SBA), an independent agency of the United States government established by Congress in 1953. Its function is to assist small businesses to obtain financing and learn proper business management. Consult your phone book for local listing. They may also be found online.

- Service Corps Of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a nonprofit association that supplies FREE, confidential business advice/mentorship to entrepreneurs nationwide. The association offers workshops at little or no cost via chapter offices. Counselors consist of current and/or retired entrepreneurs and executives who volunteer their services via phone, email or face-to-face. SCORE works closely with the SBA. They may be found online.

- Count Me In

Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence is a fairly new entity that makes small business loans and provides scholarships for training to women. They may be found online.

- Digital Women- Women with Their Modems Running

Specifically geared towards women in business or women about to start a business. They may be found online.

- Diversity 2000

This website sports a free database of Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE's) and contact information for Fortune 1000 companies. Upon formation of your company, registration as a supplier is free of charge. They may be found online.

- Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

A part of the U.S. Commerce department, this Federal agency is specifically geared to assist in the formation; development and expansion of U.S. based minority-owned businesses. They assist with business plans on an individual basis, marketing as well as financial planning. They can be found online.

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Free money: how to find grants for women entrepreneurs

More women than ever before are currently employed in today's work force. Many are building professional careers by working for major corporations, while others are employed in the non-profit sector, and still others have started their own business. Some even work from home.

Since men have been active in the workplace much longer than most women, they have more inside knowledge about funding opportunities. Women have less experience in pursuing grant applications. Here are some tips to help women find financial support of professional goals.

1. Join local or national women's professional organizations. Many of these offer grant support to a wide range of projects and applicants. Other organizations help women locate funding agencies in their local areas, or connect applicants to federal government grant offices. Look in the yellow pages or do an online search for “professional women’s organizations” or “women’s networking groups.”

2. Check with the benefits office of your current employer. The company may sponsor in-house grants or purchasing opportunities for special equipment, supplies, or services that may help you do a better job. Be prepared to provide a written rationale about how the needed item can enhance productivity and serve the company's interests.

3. Consult with your community's small business administration agency. Sometimes these are sponsored by a community college's department of business and management studies, or there may be an organization of retired business professionals that provide free or reduced-fee consultation on a plethora of topics, including grant opportunities. Look in the yellow pages or ask a mentor about how to locate such agencies.

4. Join the chamber of commerce or participate in occasional business “mixer” events. You may meet area professionals who have experience in grant applications or who may know of others who do. Occasionally civic groups sponsor grant opportunities or funding for projects, so check with offices like the Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, etc., so getting acquainted may put you in touch with people who can help.

5. Contact national or international corporations about support grants for female entrepreneurs. Top-notch computer companies sometimes sponsor competitions, contests, grants, or project assistance by awarding computer equipment or software. Office supply companies sometimes do this, too, so don't hesitate to ask stores where you shop for work-related supplies. Local companies enjoy sponsoring area professionals, too, so make a few phone calls to see if grants are available for female entrepreneurs.

6. Do an online search for grants and foundation agencies. Hundreds of these accept applications each year from competitors for sizable grants and awards. Read and follow guidelines to be sure you are eligible to apply. Some favor women and minorities.

7. Pool efforts with a female colleague to collaborate on a grant proposal that will benefit both of you while reducing effort by half. Combining know-how can double your chances of success, since some agencies prefer making awards to projects that will advance the interests of more than one person.

There are millions of dollars in grant monies available to energetic applicants. Many agencies eagerly favor women who are looking for grant support to build a career or a business. Organize your project information and company history to begin developing your application today.

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Women and information technology

The Information Technology field has steadily increased in importance over the course of many years. The field of IT has also been traditionally controlled and advanced by men. In the last few years, perhaps due to the increasing salary benefits, more and more women are embracing the world of IT. As with any field not used to an influx of the female gender, there are some growing pains. Women often face problems with sexual harassment; suffer from a general lack of faith in their technical abilities; and are often kept out of the loop.

Sexual harassment happens in nearly every environment and thus is not unique to women in IT. There may be a difference only in that in a higher paying industry that is so dominantly ruled by men, the incentive to keep quiet is stronger. Women take these IT jobs for the same reasons as men such as financial rewards, advancement, education, and pure enjoyment. That said, it makes sense that most women don't want to stand out simply for their gender. As with anyone else they are there to do a job and gain the skills needed to advance. Let us acknowledge that there are differences between men and women both physically and emotionally. What is often overlooked in such a male environment is how sexual harassment can be devastating for a woman in Information Technology. There is a certain amount of respect one has to gain when breaking into a new field and unfortunately for women, claiming "sexual harassment" is not a good way to do it. Women must skate the line between maintaining respect while not making her gender the main focal point of the workplace.

Men have worked in this industry longer and thus have gained technical expertise that any one new to the industry may not have. It is clear that with time working in a field comes experience. Women, many being new to the field, must overcome the disrespect and criticism that comes with lack of knowledge. This lack of knowledge is often emphasized when the person is female verses male. If a male colleague, who is an old fishing buddy who just entered into the industry accidentally mistyped a line and caused a system outage what would be done? Now picture it is the new woman who just started? Who would be more likely to be given a second chance? Unfortunately, men are more likely to recommend men to work in their environment just for sake of comfort and this is a major disadvantage for women. If one cannot get their foot in the door then one cannot start gaining the hands-on knowledge that one needs to learn the industry. Women must just learn to have faith in their own abilities because there will be plenty of times when no one else will. A woman must be careful though to make sure that what she calls faith is not really over-confidence. She must not be afraid to say, "I don't know" but must make sure to follow it with "but I will find out" and then make sure she does. She cannot take criticism of her abilities personally but rather see it as a task list of things to improve on to further her career. It will take time but eventually she will find herself with the knowledge she needs to answer those questions. Knowledge alone will help a woman build up most of the respect people have for her and her abilities and make her work environment a more pleasant place.

We have established that the industry is very dominated by men and that men like to bring other men on board. Where does that leave women once they do manage to break into the industry? Breaking the "boys club" mentality can be easier than it seems. Although any one of the following scenerios may occur, they are not hard to handle. One possible scenario is that a woman sits alone at lunch every day while the boys go out to Hooters for food and drinks. Or maybe she notices that as she approaches a group of her male co-workers who gathered around the cooler talking about a technical issue that they tend to scatter or just ignore her. Or even better her boss comes in and shouts, "Hey guys, what's been going on?" Being excluded from thought and the regular activities of the office can make her day to day work more difficult. The trick is not giving up. Just keep in mind that it is an adjustment period for everyone. Co-workers are probably doing what they have always done and may not realize initially that the types of activities they are doing are excluding her. Her boss most likely did not mean any disrespect by saying, "Hey guys" it's just that until she got there that statement was accurate. I think anyone will see that even a joking addition to his statement such as "..And gal" from anyone will correct his behavior. So the next time she comes back from working on an issue only to find the office vacated and an hour later the male members of the team return from lunch she should not get angry. She should simply ask "Hey guys, next time you're going to lunch grab me, I'd love to get to know you all better." The rest is up to them but the line should at least be cast. The new person always has to make an effort to integrate themselves into the team, don't let yourself be alienated.

Women face a variety of obstacles when entering this high tech and competitive industry. It is just key to remember that whether the problem is sexual harrasment, lack of respect, or trouble breaking into the "boys club" that the benefits far outweigh the cost. High salaries and respect are a payoff that come from a job in Information Technology, a far cry from the days of a woman's duty to be a secretary or receptionist. Having self-confidence enough in ones own abilities and finding the balance of respect and understanding can avoid all three of these taboo issues.

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