The Mom Economy: The Mothers's Guide to Getting Family-Friendly Work [Paperback]

Elizabeth Wilcox (Author), Elizabeth Berger (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 2003

The Mom Economy offers hands-on exercises; guidance from career counselors, psychologists, and human resource professionals; and valuable advice from more than 100 working mothers with family-friendly employment, in an indispensable guide that can help women:

€ Know what they must earn
€ Understand how employer-sponsored benefits may help
€ Evaluate employers
€ Negotiate for flextime, part-time, or telecommuting
€ Establish a network
€ and more

A large majority of women work today-but in many cases, it's still up to them to negotiate terms of employment that suit their lifestyles and allow them to meet their kid's needs. This practical volume helps moms get what they need most from the workplace-and find the work that works for them.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Elizabeth Wilcox, an author and freelance writer, has a working definition of a "family friendly" job that works." -- Carol Kleiman, Chicago Tribune, August 12, 2003

"The Mom Economy is a highly useful guide for working woman or those planning a return to the workforce..." -- Judith Stadtman Tucker, Editor, Mothers Movement Online, October 2003

"This is an essential guide for all working mothers. Elizabeth Wilcox is a great mentor." -- Lillian Vernon, chairman, Lillian Vernon Corporation

"Wilcox explains virtually everything you need to know about succeeding professionally while striving to raise your kids well." -- Syndicated career columnist, Joyce Lain Kennedy, Tribune Media Services, November 16, 2003

About the Author

Elizabeth Wilcox has been a columnist, radio presenter, TV news producer, and editorial director of a website for mothers. She currently works as a freelance writer and a certified career coach. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three children. Visit her website at www.momeconomy.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade; 2003rd ed. edition (September 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425191842
• ISBN-13: 978-0425191842
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,830,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hands on, March 12, 2004

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This review is from: The Mom Economy: The Mothers's Guide to Getting Family-Friendly Work (Paperback)

Elizabeth Wilcox has managed to address almost every issue that faces a mother who needs or wants to work. After reading this book, I was able to come up with an unusual way to make my job fit with my family obligations, and my boss ended up being impressed with the way I handled the discussion. I could do it because the book gave useful tools and taught me how to be prepared. It is rare to find books that are actually practical and how-to in this area, so this one really stands out.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not helpful, October 9, 2009

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This review is from: The Mom Economy: The Mothers's Guide to Getting Family-Friendly Work (Paperback)

Suggested negotiating with boss tricks and looking for opportunities that offer flexible hours. Nothing I didn't know already.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Helpful, March 28, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Mom Economy: The Mothers's Guide to Getting Family-Friendly Work (Paperback)

I bought this book when I decided to go back to work after a couple of years at home with my kids. I was honestly a bit scared about selling myself and convincing an employer to take my skills seriously, but The Mom Economy gave me the tools I needed to prove my worth, which also gave me confidence. I started a new job recently, and so far, it's all manageable. Anyone who's going back to work should use this book - it will make you feel like you have support in the process.