work/life balance

Iowa Approves Gay Marriage!

It’s official: Iowa is the first state to break the Midwest’s stereotypically old-fashioned and conservative views!  Iowa has approved gay marriage!  Check out the New York Time’s article for details here. I’m wondering if Iowa’s approval of gay marriage will start a trend among other typically conservative states.   I also wonder how gay marriage will affect employee benefits.  Is [...]

April 3, 2009 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Featured Lady Fridays: Melissa Alvarez, Founder of The Nanny Tree

Career Girls will have a “Featured Lady Friday” post which highlights a cool female entrepreneur and her experiences.  Reading about real women who’ve “done it” makes the dream of entrepreneurship seem a little more attainable, especially for those of us who question if we are “too young.”  I’m always amazed and inspired when I hear other [...]

November 14, 2008 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →