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Archive for May 2010
Mind in the Making
(cross-posted at Gifted Exchange)
Over the past few days I (and apparently a host of other folks) have been reading Ellen Galinsky’s book, Mind in the Making. Galinsky is the head of the Families and Work Institute, and is known for her research into both how modern workers combine work and family, and how kids perceive all this. A fascinating study she… read more »
First Friday Book Synopsis and 168 Hours
Thanks to the folks over at First Friday Book Synopsis for sharing some questions from 168 Hours on how to find the right job!
One of my favorite is a gut-check one: if someone offered you a windfall to never do the “stuff” of your current job again, how would you feel about that? Like a real windfall. Let’s say $400 million. Would you take it?
I… read more »
Salary.com and the $117,867 mom
Every year around Mother’s Day, Salary.com posts a calculation of what price a mom’s services would command on the open market. This year, Salary.com values a stay-at-home mom’s salary as $117,867, and a working mom’s as $71,868.
It’s always good to get people talking about what a woman’s work is worth. It’s… read more »
How to volunteer
For the past several years, I’ve been serving as the president of the Young New Yorkers’ Chorus, a 50-60 voice mixed ensemble that specializes in commissioning new works. Last night at rehearsal we held an election to replace me.
It was an occasion that was both exciting and a little sad. The choir is very important to me, and I’ve learned a lot about effe… read more »
Navigating the Children's Activity Gauntlet
I think it’s an open question whether younger kids or older kids require more juggling. My kids are quite young – almost 3, and 7 months – so someone has to be around them constantly. They can’t do much for themselves, so all snacks, meals, wardrobe and diaper changes require an adult’s presence. The baby can’t even be put down by himself for more th… read more »
