https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:05:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896505 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:52:51 +0000 PointeShoesTutus 896505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: Thanks! Me too. I miss it so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896324 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 10:17:34 +0000 spaniellove 896324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As some previous posters have said, I think it can be the individual workplace rather than the industry. As a teacher, I've been in some very family-unfriendly situations, while my DH is in a tough male-dominated industry but an understanding workplace that places a priority on family. His office has a designated pumping/quiet room and he gets a lot of flexibility to go to my fertility clinic appointments. He said to try reaching out (maybe via LinkedIn?) to people at a company you're interested in or looking at a company's website to gauge their level of family-friendliness. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896296 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 09:47:30 +0000 hummusgirl 896296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: You have no decision to make until you actually get a job offer, so it can't hurt to apply/interview and then weigh the pros/cons. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896291 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 09:42:58 +0000 MrsKoala 896291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: That advising job sounds great! I say go for it! Just remember that most benefits at colleges are pretty good and community colleges can be especially good since they are public and you would be a state employee. State benefits are awesome. Plus, it can't hurt to try! You might get an interview and find that it's a great fit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896281 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 09:32:00 +0000 Bookish 896281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: Then I think your plan sounds great! :) Good luck, I really hope you can find something awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896217 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 08:44:26 +0000 cmomma17 896217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: that isn't going to work! And that's exactly how I feel! There is an academic advisor position posted at my local community college right now. The minimum salary is more than I currently make, and there is no mention of weekends or evenings. DH really wants me to apply. I just wish that job was at my current university! I have great benefits I hate to leave, including our health insurance , free education, and a super short commute (7 minutes!). My boss though .... ugh. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896214 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 08:41:51 +0000 cmomma17 896214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookworm: jobs are posted fairly frequently, and I have no knowledge of anyone being fired. Our department created a brand new addition this year and university wide everyone got pay raises because of increased enrollment and retention. Our staff handbook does say they prefer to promote from within and encourage staff to apply for positions that interest them, it also says to inform your supervisor if you do. And that the supervisor can not retaliate against an employee who wants to apply for a different position. I applied and interviewed elsewhere once and I didn't tell my boss. I was sneaky about it and she never found out, but it was stressful and not the right way to go about things. There are two jobs posted right now I could apply for. Not perfect matches by any means .... But getting out from under my current boss is crucial! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896187 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 08:03:01 +0000 MrsKoala 896187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: I'm in international ed over here but have experience in advising and the registrar's. I love my students and what I do but at my busy times, I'm working 60-70 hour weeks and when I have my kiddo in February, I just don't think that is going to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896183 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 08:00:16 +0000 Bookish 896183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: I think it would depend on how your campus is doing.. are they hiring a lot? Are jobs opening up that you can point to that you want to apply for? Is it easy to be fired? The only thing I would be worried about is coming off as 'I don't to be here, get rid of me.' If that makes sense. I know on my campus, it is very, very hard to fire someone, so I did not worry about telling my boss I wanted to move on. It might be worth it just to open a dialogue with your boss about your changing priorities, and see if she has any ideas of her own on how you could move forward. I think you both know the job isn't a good fit anymore, so it benefits both of you for you to find a position that makes you happier! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896169 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 07:37:35 +0000 cmomma17 896169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookworm: my DH made this suggestion: talk to my boss and her boss. Thank them for the opportunity, for what they have taught me, etc. but then say life has changed for me and I'd like to find a position that's a better fit and ask for their support. Thoughts?<br /> Apparently an employee recently did this with my boss's boss and it went over well. Her situation was she recently remarried and gained two step kids so she no longer wants to travel extensively (she was in admissions). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896156 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 07:10:23 +0000 Bookish 896156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: Yes, I ended up letting her know. She had known for a while that I was unhappy in my position and wanted more responsibility. So when a job popped up, I decided the best move would be to let her know I was applying, so that she could give me a good recommendation. To be honest, if we didn't have a good relationship, I probably wouldn't have told her. It's iffy though, if you are on a small campus, word can get around. It's a tough call. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896155 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 07:06:30 +0000 cmomma17 896155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: I used to work in the DA's office too! Well CA in Virginia (commonwealths attorney). Low pay for sure, but never had extra hours and I loved my group of co workers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896154 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 07:05:14 +0000 cmomma17 896154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: how do you ask about family during an interview? It's a great tip, but I'm not sure how to pull it off! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896151 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 07:03:59 +0000 cmomma17 896151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PointeShoesTutus: love your username :heart: I used to dance </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs/page/2#post-896150 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 07:02:44 +0000 cmomma17 896150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@evansjamie: I so hear you on the random tasks! My boss recently expressed worries that I can't complete my work. I absolutely can complete MY work, it's all of HER extra work she throws at me that's the problem!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-896148 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 07:01:30 +0000 cmomma17 896148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookworm: did you let your supervisor know you we're applying for and interviewing for a different position? That's the part that scares me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-896147 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 07:00:03 +0000 cmomma17 896147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: a fellow higher ed bee! :) what kind of work do you do? I applied for a job in the registrars office once and didn't get it! They are on my list though because like you said it's definitely more set office hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894757 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 22:34:38 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 894757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: i totally agree with you that the type of supervisor you end up with can make or break you! sometimes it is the luck of the draw, unfortunately :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894754 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 22:32:43 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 894754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'd also recommend updating your linkedin profile, and my favorite job search engine is linkup.com. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894751 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 22:31:28 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 894751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: i'm in project management and this job can be found in all fields/industries. it's the type of job that would allow you to be able to work from home some of the time since you don't have to be in an office to do the job well. </p> <p>if i were you, i'd probably look at the fortune 500 list of companies and start there - go on their actual websites, most have a "career" section, and see if there are any postings that fit your skill set. i prefer to work for large corporations because in order to stay competitive and attract the best talent, they tend to offer more attractive benefits packages, including ways to increase work/life balance. there is also a lot more at stake for them so in order to cover their butts, a lot of them have policies in place to protect the employees.</p> <p>here's the fortune 500 list for 2013 - a lot of them have offices all over the states, so maybe there's something in VA? <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2013/full_list/index.html?iid=F500_sp_full" rel="nofollow">http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2013/full_list/index.html?iid=F500_sp_full</a> </p> <p>good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894631 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 21:13:05 +0000 yoursilverlining 894631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only real guaranteed 9-5 job I've had was working for local government (District Attorney's office, a county job). </p> <p>I think it depends on how much you need/want to make. Most jobs that pay well require more hours in, more experience, more education. There are a fair amount of jobs that are part time, "mother's hours" or a real 9-5 type deal, but they don't always pay well.</p> <p>With your educational background, have you ever looked into consulting? I consult and have several clients from previous jobs/local networking, but I also take jobs on Elance as time permits. Some jobs there pay shit, but depending on your skills/experience/education I take a few per month that are a couple hundred extra each, and don't take me much time. I do them on my time, which has allowed me to put LO in daycare 3x a week, instead of 5. </p> <p>Be creative, look online. These opportunities are out there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894628 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 21:10:52 +0000 PointeShoesTutus 894628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a school based SLP. I work school hours with all the holidays and vacation time. Very schoolaged kid friendly. Even though my job is flexible, I don't plan to go back to it full time after our kids reach school ages. Part time, maybe but I can see loving being a SAHM. Husband is in law enforcement. While his shifts are 10 hours, he only works 4 days a week. Once he gets retired, he's going to go into nursing for the flexible hours. 3-12s with 4 days off isn't too bad. </p> <p>We have friends who have a LO and mom is a nurse part time (2 12.5 hour days) and dad is a cop. They have their schedule worked out to where LO doesn't go to daycare. It takes some finagling but they make it work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894626 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 21:08:42 +0000 Bookish 894626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: I actually found it was pretty simple. My last switch, for example, was at 34weeks pregnant! I found a job listing, applied, and moved a week later.</p> <p>*edit to add that I can't work more than 40 hours a week. Period. So there are no late nights and no weekends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894605 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 21:03:54 +0000 mrs. wagon 894605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: I've never gotten a job through applying alone. Always through networking!</p> <p>Look for online editor positions!</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894571 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:43:17 +0000 cmomma17 894571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I had no idea PBS was so close til you mentioned it. It looks like they are in Harrisonburg which is actually where I went to college. That's an hour a half drive from where I live though.</p> <p>My current boss has no family. No children, no spouse, no relatives in the area. She only works, so she is very demanding and wants everyone else to work as much as her.</p> <p>Thanks for all of the good suggestions. I'd love to use my degree a little more! Especially writing/editing as that's one of my loves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894568 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:41:45 +0000 Mrs. Pen 894568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: in my experience it's hard to get into healthcare without healthcare experience. I got in through a friend's referral. If not for her, I don't think I would have been called for an interview. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894566 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:40:55 +0000 mrsmate 894566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the workplace is more important than the industry or even job function. I've heard mixed stories about nonprofits - some are very family-friendly, others are so pinched for $ everybody wears several different hats. Maybe a govt job? DH is an engineer, works 35 hrs/wk, makes overtime if he has to work late (rarely). If he worked in industry he'd prob work 60hrs/wk and have to travel.</p> <p>Some of my friends are public school teachers and the hours seem brutal, with all the prep work. Most go to school or find other work during summers, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894562 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:39:48 +0000 avivoca 894562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: I'd like to stay in a similar field. I've been looking at local universities and other non-profits. My degree is in advertising and public relations and previously I was a graphic designer. My supervisor is kind of why I want to change. I spend a lot of my time not being able to do my actual job because I keep having random tasks thrown at me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894558 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:37:47 +0000 cmomma17 894558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookworm: private. What has your experience been like switching jobs/departments at one university? Ideally I'd love to switch jobs but still stay at the school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/family-friendly-jobs#post-894554 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:36:06 +0000 cmomma17 894554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: it is so dependent on supervisors! Other people at my workplace are having really great experiences and love their jobs.<br /> I will keep my local hospital in mind although I have applied there in the past and have never received an interview! </p>