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Work Life Balance

Whether you work to live or live to work, too much of one and not enough of the other is never good. We know people work long hours and no one ever got promoted by spending less time at the office, but work/life balance is becoming more important than it's ever been. We've got tips and expert advice on how to create and sustain that balance so you'll be happy both at home and at work.

Work Life Balance Advice

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  • Six-Figure Moms

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  • Making Mom Marketable

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  • 2006 Stay at Home/Working Mom Study Additional Insights

    * Working moms get less sleep. Working Moms reported getting only 6.4 hours of sleep per night, versus 6.7 for the Stay at Home Moms. The study suggests that in a week, the extra 2 hours that the Working Moms devote to their two jobs … Read more...

  • What Is Mom's Job Worth?

    Are you wondering what mom should be paid for her work as mom? Salary.com has now valuated the "mom job" of both the Working and Stay at Home Mom! We consulted Stay at Home and Working Moms to determine the top 10 jobs that make up a mom’s … Read more...

  • What Is Dad's Job Worth?

    Salary.com has revealed that dads would be taking home a pretty hefty paycheck if they were paid an annual salary for the many "dad jobs" they do for their families. Salary.com consulted with Stay at Home and Working Dads, and used the … Read more...