Doing tasks that have meaning for me. ... Constructive feedback. ... Smiling co-workers. ... Having a mentor. ... A good training programThe good thingsOne way to achieve job security: Be the kind of employee that your boss would be crazy to let go of because you’re too valuable. In other words, make yourself indispensable. Theaw suggestions will take you from employee of the month to we-can't-do-this-without-you territory.
The challengesIt's not surprising that in a recent Monster.com survey, 75% of respondents said that they feel that their role as a parent has impacted their job search; 66% said it affected their overall careers. To help single parents cope with these unique challenges, we connected with experts to share some strategies for balancing single parenting with a fulfilling career.