Mother of all skills development plans

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’.

Sign up to our weekly round-up of HR news and guidance

Receive the Personnel Today Direct e-newsletter every Wednesday

Email(Required)

OptOut

From time to time, we will send you emails about selected products, events and services from Personnel Today and OHW+ - but you can choose to opt-out at any time. If you do not wish to receive these emails, please tick this box.

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Δ

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