Some Wisdom
for Working
Mums
At NORTEC, we acknowledge the value of work
in creating a healthy, vibrant community. That’s
why we strive to create opportunities and inspire
futures for our
local jobseekers
by truly listening
to understand
and seeking real
solutions for both
jobseekers and
employers in our
region. We offer a
range of recruitment
services, including
commercial labour
hire and Australian
Government funded no-fee recruitment services.
Our Disability Employment Services division are
a special team at NORTEC who assist persons
with a disability into meaningful employment.
Usually it only takes a few minor modifications
(which we can assist with) to enable jobseekers
to work happily and reap the benefits that work
can bring, not just financially but emotionally
and physically – and their employer reaps the
benefit of a loyal employee!
For more information on staffing
or assistance in finding work, call
NORTEC on 1800 667 832 or visit
www.nortecltd.com.au
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Its hard work being a mum plus
working. Below are five pieces of
advice for mothers juggling work
and motherhood.
1. Make peace with the trade-offs
You may not be able to be there for all the activities
in your children’s lives but accept the trade-offs and
remind yourself of the reasons – financial rewards,
a life outside of your home that enriches you,
providing an example of work ethics to your kids.
2. Replace should with could
Instead of focusing on what you ‘should’ be doing,
change the word to could – focussing on what is
reasonable for your time opens possibilities, not
crippling you with remorse or guilt.
3. Schedule special times
When you are with your children, don’t dilute the
time with distractions. Schedule a ‘special’ time,
like a once a week outing for a hot chocolate, and
wholeheartedly listen to them, this ‘speaks’volumes.
4.Refuse to buy into guilt-mongers
You know the type – experts on everything parental
from diapers to discipline. There is no ‘one way as
the right way’ to parenting. Of course you’ll drop
the ball once in a while, it’s an opportunity to teach
resourcefulness and that you (and your children) are
only human after all.
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