Happy at Work, Happy at Home: The Girl's Guide to Being a Working Mom

by Caitlin Friedman, Kimberly Yorio

This fresh, empowering, and fully comprehensive guide is the must-have handbook for every working mom! Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio have helped readers find their dream jobs, be a boss without being bitchy, and even start companies of their own. But what happens when a career girl becomes a mom and her world turns upside down? Can you maintain your ambition and momentum at work while still being the kind of parent you want to be?Of course you can! In Happy at Work, Happy at Home, Caitlin and Kim guide readers through every step on the road to having it all, offering detailed, practical advice in their trademark style. Working mothers themselves, these authors know what it means to juggle the demands of office and home, and they’re here to help the rest of us.From first breaking the news that you’re pregnant, to making the most of your maternity leave, to getting the help you need from your partner and childcare professionals, this book is a must-have resource for a whole generation of working women who aspire to keep their careers on track and their home life running smoothly (without losing their minds).  As the title suggests, the insightful tips from both the authors and from intimate and eye-opening interviews with other successful moms will help all working mothers on their quest to be satisfied, fulfilled, and happy at work and at home. 

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting

276 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 15, 2009

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 2 out of 5]

As others have said, this book was not too helpful in terms of tips and advice. I was hoping to come away with at least one "aha" but did not.

[Brenda Hernandez]

Girls! I love how its not reviewed in full paragraphs for the most part. Or it's just been added as "to read" ha! It's because working moms are super busy!!!!! I looked at reviews on stay home mom books and they had full paragraphs. Not that they aren't busy. But their busy is just different. Love to all moms 24 hour mom and those of us half time moms.

[Marnee · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had been hoping for more advice, more ideas, comparisons of different work/life situations out there. Perspective from employers, freelancers, etc. But really, it's kind of more of the same. It's a lot of preaching to the choir. If you're at the point where you're buying these books, it can be self affirming, at the least, but I did not find it to be empowering or inspiring.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought some information was a repeat from Getting to 50/50 but overall found this book to be helpful. I liked that the authors tell you flat out that there is no work/life balance and you are not a circus performer juggling everything perfectly.

[Angela C · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has some helpful tips and entertaining anecdotes on being a working mom. It was pretty light on actual advice. Reading it wasn't a waste of time but I am really glad I got it from the library and didn't pay for it.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this fairly encouraging, supportive, and helpful, though the first few chapters weren't as relevant to me at this point. While I like that very powerful and advanced working moms are featured in this book, I would've appreciated a few more regular working mom perspectives.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good tips and ideas for working moms

[Alissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

really encouraging, and also made me think about a few things I hadn't considered.

[marmix · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not exactly "empowering" but I did find some of the discussions and practical tips helpful.