As the mother of a one-year-old, the subject of Stephen Overell’s Off Message article, ‘The work-life fallacy’ (Personnel Today, 10 May) is very close to my heart.
He spoke of the three options open to women: being superwomen, going part-time, or making the choice between work and home. But I would like to add a fourth option, which is the one I took – becoming self-employed.
I realise this option is not for everyone, but then again, neither is being superwoman. I know a number of women who have taken the opportunity to change career direction completely or set up a business based on their existing skillset. It gives you flexibility without the guilt and provides you with an alternative to the ‘mummy track’.
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If only recruitment agencies and employers knew what an amazing array of professional skills are lurking at the average mums and toddlers playgroup.
Marion Stone
Proprietor, Cornerstone Training
