Tag: equality

Equality in true sense- are we really there?

Posted in Aks Corner, Gender Equality, job, Parenting, Self Love, Sexism, The Couple, Women@Work12 Comments

I had the opportunity of attending a fireside chat with one of our senior women Managing Directors on Friday. Now I have always spoken about the lack of women role models in the corporate world and I am a firm believer that every woman needs her kin. While there are fantastic male role models and… Continue reading Equality in true sense- are we really there?

What’s your salary? And there begins the long drawn battle of gender pay gap

Posted in Aks Corner, Finance, Gender Equality, job, motherhood, Sexism, Women@Work52 Comments

A good friend who is a CA fresher interviewed with one of the leading companies a few years ago. Someone with excellent academic credentials, smart, savvy there was no doubt that she would slay it. Her compensation was never discussed as the company informed her that this will be known once she gets the offer… Continue reading What’s your salary? And there begins the long drawn battle of gender pay gap

When a 5 year old made me realise all that we talk about equality is futile …

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Gender Equality, job, Love & Relationships, motherhood, Parenting, SAHM, Self Love, Sexism, Women@Work6 Comments

My daughter is 3.5 years old now and has quite a strong opinion on several things. Earlier she would happily bade me goodbye when I leave for work but nowadays she frowns and says “Mumma don’t go to office”. We would usually tell her that Mumma needs to go to office as we need money… Continue reading When a 5 year old made me realise all that we talk about equality is futile …

#BlogchatterA2Z Theme Reveal 2018- Take a sneak peak

Posted in Aks Corner, AToZ Challenge 2018, family, Flash Fiction, Friendship, Love & Relationships, Micro Blog, Micro Fiction, Micro Tales, motherhood, Parenting, Self Love, Sexism, sisterhood61 Comments

My first tryst with A to Z, and boy I am excited about it! My previous experiences with Blogchatter campaigns have been wonderful- professionally managed, a great network and tips from seasoned bloggers- they have it all. My theme shouldn’t come as a surprise for those who read me regularly and have a good sense… Continue reading #BlogchatterA2Z Theme Reveal 2018- Take a sneak peak

The incredible life of a working mom!

Posted in Aks Corner, Gender Equality, job, Love & Relationships, motherhood, Parenting, Women@Work20 Comments

A blogger friend sent me this quote and it resonated so well that I had to preserve it among my favorite ones As a working mom, I could relate to this so well, its stingingly true. With women out to take the workforce by storm and eager to shatter the glass ceiling and demand equality… Continue reading The incredible life of a working mom!