9 Lives for Women Blog

It’s no secret that employers—especially big corporations—have largely turned a blind eye to the fact that many women have not one, but three big jobs—a professional role and equally time-consuming and complex roles caring for children and aging parents. It’s great that millennial men are surpassing their fathers in their contributions to household chores and…

For current or returning professionals, a job search doesn’t require a degree in rocket science, but it does require a game plan, tenacity, and a strong commitment to keep at it in every possible way. If you don’t want to prolong your search unnecessarily, treat it with as much care, focus and professionalism as you…

When you hear the word “networking” do you shut down? Does the idea of putting yourself out there and asking people you don’t know for help make you cringe? You’re not alone. Most people would like to skip the networking step and have valuable job connections  just magically appear. The fact is, though, that networking can…

Flexible work does not always mean reduced hours—and reduced compensation and benefits. Before you give up on or rule out full-time hours—and a full-time salary that could greatly impact your long-term financial security—ask yourself these key questions: Do you need a full-time income … but prefer flexible hours? A full-time, permanent job with flexibility is still…

Over the years, I’ve met very few women who’ve told me they want to be a CEO. Though that may be the dream for some, the majority of women I’ve encountered want challenging, interesting work, but shooting for the C-Suite just isn’t their cup of tea. Few women have linear careers; most stop and start…

Are you struggling to blend work and life? Thinking about a “short” career hiatus to be home with children for a critical time period? Look before you leap! Most women who say they’ll leave for a couple of years actually stay out an average of 12. There’s always a “critical time” to be with children—when they’re…