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The things I'm going to do

The things I'm going to do

Today is my first official day of unemployment.   I don't officially become a statistic, of course, because I'm a married woman and I don't count on the figures.

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Radio interview

I had to do a radio interview this week. It didn't begin well. "My wife says she can't understand any woman who works before their children are five," said the…

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Do I tick the boxes?

Do I tick the boxes?

In my latest job search I have been filling in online applications at a rapid rate.
New technology is fab for middle-aged folk, because you don't have to fork…

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April 2011 is historical for dads

April 2011 is historical for dads

So April 2011 is quite a historical month for dads, especially dads-to-be. New paternity laws come into effect allowing us the right to take the first six months of our…

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Tantrums and bad language: and that's just the parents

Tantrums and bad language: and that's just the parents

The behaviour of parents and their children at youngsters' sporting fixtures has led to lessons in good sportsmanship being introduced.
Two thirds of parents told a poll by Opinion…

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