Moving Up the Corporate Ladder?

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Cmmelissa
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Moving Up the Corporate Ladder?
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 Mon, 10-17-2011 - 1:06pm

Promotions - do you think that your working status plays a role?

Working moms - do you think that your status as a mom limits you on how far you can be promoted in your field?

SAHMs - do you think that your spouse is more promotable because your status gives him more flexibility at work?

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Cmmelissa
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 Mon, 10-17-2011 - 1:17pm

I'm meeting my former boss and his wife for lunch this weekend, which is what promted me to ask this question!

My own story - my former boss was really great and he always had confidence in me and my abilities; he was also a family man so he understood and encourage me that family comes first.

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bordwithyou
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 Mon, 10-17-2011 - 2:03pm

I think my working status plays a role because if I weren't working, I wouldn't get promoted.

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 Mon, 10-17-2011 - 3:08pm
Very true! Do you think that having more outside obligations has affected your career?

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sewchris703
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 Mon, 10-17-2011 - 3:26pm

I've never held a corporate job so I really can't answer your questions but, I'm curious, did you at any time during those 7 years, ask for the promotionthat should have gone with those added duties and responsiblities?

The truth may be out there but lies are in your head. Terry Pratchett

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Cmmelissa
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 Mon, 10-17-2011 - 3:31pm
No I didn't because I felt like I couldn't give them the commitment with having to deal with kids at home. He very well could've asked for it, that's a good point. I am happy that he is working out, I was in on the hiring process and didn't want to leave my department in bad shape when I left. I guess I do the what-ifs if I hadn't had children so early in my career?

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bordwithyou
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 Mon, 10-17-2011 - 4:33pm

Yes, my having children most definitely affected the course of my career.

lauren1063
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 Mon, 10-17-2011 - 4:39pm

Hmmm...interesting questions.


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 Mon, 10-17-2011 - 5:36pm

I worked in two difernt work places that did the same thing.

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 Mon, 10-17-2011 - 6:27pm

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 Mon, 10-17-2011 - 6:31pm

Working moms - do you think that your status as a mom limits you on how far you can be promoted in your field?

It has not affected

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