Another Day without a Dollar

On January 6th, I wrote with hope for the new year, well, that hope has turned into desperation. We are in the 5th month and things do not seem to be getting any better. So for those of you that are a part of the workforce, stay strong and pray that others may join you or at least survive in this recession.

Back to the Basics

There were several families using the barter system during the Great Depression so why not now; why not us? If you are one of the women in society that has been a victim of these trying economic times, go back to the basics. Cook, clean, babysit and/or trade goods; do what ever you can think of to help yourself, another person or family out.

A lot of people are so used to living comfortably without any hardships or struggles of any kind. But once that safety net has been removed, we start to see things such as murder suicides. Do not just sit idly by and allow yourself or your family to be swallowed whole by this situation; history shows that it will get better.

Going back to the basics is an ironic way to end the selfishness that has put our economy where it is today.

Will fair pay ever exist?

Plenty of women wonder why they can't get equal pay for equal work. Some companies still have their "good ole boys" club. Why must women still suffer from inequality? There are several women who choose to quit their jobs because they are not compensated fairly. Read more on this topic at: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/02/03/EDK215MH1U.DTL.

Tips Women Should Not Follow.

It would seem that everyone has an opinion or a solution to women finding great jobs and being treated fairly. Well, maybe all of those suggestions do not have women's best interests in mind. According to Penelope's Trunk, there are 5 Career Tips Women Should Run From. You can examine those tips at: http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/01/12/5-career-tips-women-should-ignore/.

A Strong Woman in the Workforce

When I initially set-up this blog, I wanted to talk about single mothers in the workforce, but I changed my mind. Today, I met a woman who was a single mom of four daughters for 21 years. She has truly inspired me with her strength and courage because she overcame her stuggles (not having enough food or money to provide for herself and her children). She is now in a position where she helps single moms. She is married (has been for 2 years) and is still a pillar of strength).

So, to all of you single mothers out there (or those who know someone who is a single mother and struggling) keep your head up high, find strength within yourself, and know that no matter what; your children are what matters.

Stay strong ladies and be that strong woman in the workforce.

A New Year

Happy 2009 people. I just wanted to know will the new year bring new jobs for women or will the recessive economy force more women to stay at home? I will let you know what it brings for me.

Women in the Workforce Declining

"The number of women in the workplace has been declining for several years...a Congressional study released today found that women aren't "opting out" of the workforce to raise children. For the first time in nearly a half-century, they are being forced onto the sideline by bad economic times." I wonder how many of those women are in information technology or the field of Public Relations http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Parenting/story?id=5424072&page=1.