Tag: workingmom

And then she triumphed- A true Career Comeback story

Posted in Aks Corner, job, Sexism, Women@Work3 Comments

Almost a year ago I wrote a piece about 2 women– both of whom had taken a career break and were eager to get back to work. For one, the transition was smooth but for the other it was rocky terrain. Finding a job itself was the biggest obstacle. This article was widely read and… Continue reading And then she triumphed- A true Career Comeback story

Flash news-Married women & Working moms are happy to travel on work #MyFriendAlexa

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Finance, Gender Equality, job, Love & Relationships, Self Love, Sexism207 Comments

I am a working mom, I have a 4 year old daughter. As much as I am a doting mom and cherish every moment spent with my little girl, I am ruthless when it comes to my career. I am a very ambitious person and aspire to reach the highest echelons in my career. I… Continue reading Flash news-Married women & Working moms are happy to travel on work #MyFriendAlexa

Que Sera Sera #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Gender Equality, gratitude, job, Love & Relationships, Money matters, motherhood, Parenting, Self Love34 Comments

The baby is 6 months old today and as I walk out of the house, dressed up in my newly bought “Tommy Hilfilger” formal dress and Clarks suede shoes, it feels surreal. A part of me is apprehensive of leaving behind my precious bundle of joy but the other part is excited to go out… Continue reading Que Sera Sera #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Luxuries of working #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Posted in Aks Corner, AToZ Challenge 2018, Gender Equality, gratitude, job, Self Love, Women@Work47 Comments

I joined one of the leading MNC’s as an Analyst. I felt a sense of pride as my new shiny black heels made a click clack sound on the spotless shiny floors. Mom had bought me a new “HideDesign” handbag as a gift. I looked around as I walked towards my desk. The corner offices… Continue reading Luxuries of working #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Baby on board- here is what you need to know about your baby’s food and development

Posted in Aks Corner, motherhood, Parenting18 Comments

One of my fondest memories which I am certain will be etched in my mind forever is the birth of my daughter. The birthing experience, which thankfully was not as messy and painful as I had imagined it to be, is what contributed to this being a pleasant memory. When I was carrying my child,… Continue reading Baby on board- here is what you need to know about your baby’s food and development

Living the nightmare #ShortStory

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Gender Equality, job, Love & Relationships, Parenting, Self Love, Sexism, The Couple, Women@Work13 Comments

Reena Mundra – 40, single mom, corporate honcho- one of the the youngest and dynamic women leaders to have reached the pinnacle of success at such a young age. She had smashed the glass ceiling and was the beacon of hope to so many young women out there who were fighting misogyny and striving to… Continue reading Living the nightmare #ShortStory

#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

Because you are a woman

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Finance, Gender Equality, job, Love & Relationships, motherhood, Parenting, Sexism, The Couple, Women@Work24 Comments

As a part of the Diversity Network at my workplace, we hosted a talented and strong woman leader in our Coffee Corner session which is a candid informal conversation over coffee where people from junior levels get to meet and interact with a senior leader/leaders. The conversations range across diverse topics like career progression, networking… Continue reading Because you are a woman

And she chose her happily ever after #ShortStory

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Gender Equality, gratitude, job, Love & Relationships, Self Love, Sexism, sisterhood, The Couple31 Comments

It had just started snowing and Merlin couldn’t stop rushing out to the balcony every few minutes to stretch out her arms and feel the snowflakes. She loved winters. It was funny- the local people here loved summers as summers is when you could go out for a swim, sip a beer sitting in the… Continue reading And she chose her happily ever after #ShortStory

Are women truly empowered in developed countries?

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Gender Equality, gratitude, job, Love & Relationships, motherhood, Parenting, Self Love, Sexism, switzerland, The Couple, Women@Work8 Comments

A truly empowering moment for me as a working mother came when I could choose to go on a 2.5 month long assignment to a different country, miles apart leaving my daughter behind. Why do I call it empowering? Thats because I could exercise my choice here, my free will, not obligated to make a… Continue reading Are women truly empowered in developed countries?