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Five ways to love the job you’re in

August 30, 2016September 4, 2016 - Claire 25 Comments
five ways to love the job you're in

Just whistle while you work..so hum a merry tune! Let’s be honest, I don’t trot off to work humming a merry tune. Work is often a drag and I doubt I’m alone. I’ve had phases of really struggling with my job. There were places I’d rather be. Things I’d prefer to be doing. Yet, thereRead more

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It’s not all about the money, honey!

April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 - Claire 24 Comments
it's not all about the money - four financial reasons, other than your pay packet, to return to work

Returning to work after having a baby can be tough. There’s the guilt about leaving your child in the care of another. It’s a constant rush to get everyone out the door and where they need to be on time. If you work part time, like me, there’s a constant niggle that you’re not reallyRead more

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Working part-time with a HELP debt? Look out!

March 31, 2016March 30, 2016 - Claire 20 Comments
Women working part-time with a HELP debt, look out

Did you know I’m a doubtful debt risk? That’s what the Grattan Institute have labeled me, and other women who leave the full-time workforce before repaying their HELP debt. If you are a women working part-time with a HELP debt, look out! In an attempt to reign in rising student debts under the current HELPRead more

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11 surprising perks of working from home

March 24, 2016March 23, 2016 - Claire 36 Comments
the 11 surprising perks of working from home

Every now and then when Mr Wallace is travelling, I work from home. It’s not always brilliant, the computer system is clunky and it’s kind of lonely. There are however some surprising perks of working from home. Here’s my top 11. 1. There’s no need to dress up I work with a bunch of lawyers.Read more

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The day I cried at my desk

February 16, 2016March 22, 2016 - Claire 43 Comments
the day I cried at my desk

*Trigger warning – this post contains material that may cause distress* Often my work leaves me shaking my head. Today, in an open plan office, I put my head in my hands and cried at my desk. I cried for a little girl I have never met, whose name I will never know. I criedRead more

Posted in Parenting on Wallace - Tagged Kids, Parenting, Parenting challenges, Work, Working, Working Mum
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I'm Claire. Mum to three little lads and twin baby girls. I'm a modern thinking lady working on perfecting my Granny skills. My days are fuelled by coffee, my evenings end with wine. I'm trying to stay sane while juggling five small people. That's Life on Wallace!

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