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Unplanned pregnancies to poor performance reviews…what we reveal at work

Unplanned pregnancies to poor performance reviews…what we reveal at work

Nov 7, 2017 | Uncategorized

To tell or not to tell….. 3 days before I was slated to sign my new job offer letter I had a positive pregnancy test. Would revealing this early be a wise or just weird? After all, this wasn’t exactly an anticipated pregnancy in a stable marriage (or um, any...
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    • ▼ July
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      • Is the Love for Your Child Dysfunctional? Relax, it's Normal ...
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      • I Asked 13 People Who Taught Them to Love; Their Answers Will Surprise You
      • Is Resentment Poisoning Your Life? 5 Tips to Move On
      • Do You Really Suck or is it Imposter Syndrome?
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      • 2020 Destroyed My Life, So I’m Creating a New One
  • ▼ 2020
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      • Five Awesome Things the Pandemic Has Done for Me (The Pandemefits)
    • ▼ September
      • Five Reasons to Get to the Mountains NOW
      • Please do this one thing for me ...
      • 5 Ways I am Finding Hope after Ruth Bader Ginsburg Died
      • Releasing Unforgivable Hurts
      • How the 2020 End of Days is Slowly Killing Me
      • Am I a Corporate Sell Out?
      • Am I a Masochist Mama?
    • ▼ August
      • Metamorphosis to Suburban Mom from Second Tier Socialite
  • ▼ 2018
    • ▼ February
      • Is this City Destroying our Community?
    • ▼ January
      • How Being Less Productive Made Me More Productive
      • Three Signs You’re Too Lazy For Love
  • ▼ 2017
    • ▼ November
      • How to Give ‘Real Time Feedback’ Without Being a Jerk
      • Unplanned pregnancies to poor performance reviews...what we reveal at work
    • ▼ August
      • ‘Knocked Up’?! How I embraced a non-linear life…
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      • Two Words to Increase Your Happiness
    • ▼ March
      • How Writing Weekly on Medium Changed My Life
    • ▼ February
      • Why You Should Give Your Lover an Onion
      • Women Need to Date Carpenters Like Men Date Yoga Instructors
      • Why You Can’t Find the One: Part 2
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      • How a Powder Day Threatened my Friendship
      • Do We Do it For Love or Money?
      • Wanna be happy? Screw the resolutions.
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      • How to Survive a Red-Blue Thanksgiving
      • The One Thing to Save Your Relationship
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      • Gut Feeling? 4 Reasons NOT to Listen to It
      • Has Tech Killed Art in San Francisco?
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      • Tell Fear to F*ck Off-4 Ways to Jumpstart a New Life
      • Why You Can’t Make Your Relationship Last
      • Quantity or Quality? My Blogging Struggle
      • My Family’s Gay Indian Montana Wedding
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      • How to Survive Loss, Without Losing Yourself
      • Books that Change the Course of Our Lives
      • Age 40 - Half Dead or Just Starting?
      • Why Feeling Like You're Not Enough ....Is More Than Enough
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      • Good Naked vs. Bad Naked
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      • Why He Won't Marry You
      • Jump off the Career Ladder, Save Your Life
    • ▼ March
      • The Happiness Gamble: Settle or Hold Out?
      • Why You Cannot Find "The One"
    • ▼ February
      • Redefining Success
  • ▼ 2015
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    • ▼ February
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      • This Season, Give the Gift of TMI
    • ▼ November
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      • New York vs. San Francisco: In Quotes
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  • ▼ 2013
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      • Building Relationships in Urban Anonymity: A Tale of Two Peruvians
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Hi from #shoptalk2023. If you’re in Vegas (or wa Hi from #shoptalk2023. If you’re in Vegas (or want an excuse to come to Vegas!) come say hi to me and the @narvarinc crew! 

#retailtech #hustle
About last weekend. Thank you @karyn.erickson for About last weekend. Thank you @karyn.erickson for the impressive shot of such happy pups.
The first photo feels like my life. Road closures The first photo feels like my life. Road closures everywhere. Avalanche of problems. The next three photos remind me I’m not alone… and in all the epic snow that might close roads or damage roofs or keep us from getting where we want to go….., there are ALWAYS other paths and fun to be had with some pretty awesome little people…..

#naturehealing #skitouring
Happy International Women’s Day! I got invited t Happy International Women’s Day! I got invited to an event at @sephora with @forter_life with amazing retail female leaders.

#internationalwomensday #retailstrategy #buildtrust @narvarinc
Some Sunday morning inspiration. My book club is r Some Sunday morning inspiration. My book club is reading The Hidden Life of Trees by @peter_wohlleben . I listen to it on Audible as I walk Rosie and feel a lovely sense of peace and awe of our giant , silent neighbors. 

#treehugger #treebookshelf
6am meeting Wednesdays. Strategy- coffee. Meeting 6am meeting Wednesdays. Strategy- coffee. Meeting in kitchen. Fuzzy hoodie. Chew stick for dog. Pray Vivi stays asleep.
#Happiness #Happiness
Always fun to be in Vegas…. Getting inspiration Always fun to be in Vegas…. Getting inspiration for things to come! 😊
Best thing about work travel is coming home… eve Best thing about work travel is coming home… even if for a hot second to make waffles before heading out again!

#careermama #worklifebalancegoals
Pretty fun to watch our CEO Amit interview @thirdl Pretty fun to watch our CEO Amit interview @thirdlove and very cool to reconnect with old SF friend and Third Love co-founder @davespector and his amazing cofounder wife @heidi 
What a journey! 

@narvarinc 
#goodolddays #retailtech #dtc #workingmoms #powermoms
Getting ready to MC our Narvar kickoff….. Vivi t Getting ready to MC our Narvar kickoff…..
Vivi told me I “looked fancy” this am! 

Theme song is signed sealed delivered which as @narvarinc brings LOVE to everyone’s post purchase experience!

#workingmomlife #techstartup #retailtech
OG. OG.
After three years back in NY! I ignore jet lag and After three years back in NY! I ignore jet lag and just keep going…….

#sleepwhenyouredead #manhattan
So funny how it all comes back. We’re so excited So funny how it all comes back. We’re so excited to meet baby Isabelle. My new precious niece and Vivi’s  cousin. Both girls have gorgeous blue eyes and long eyelashes.
Ever feel like you’re being watched? #aussiedo Ever feel like you’re being watched? 

#aussiedoodlepuppy #womansbestfriend
Toasting my new niece that arrived today. Welcome Toasting my new niece that arrived today. Welcome to the world Isabelle Isern. And congrats @hansisern and @anaclaralpss . We cannot wait to snuggle her!
Best ski buddy ever! Best ski buddy ever!
When your daughter asks for a live unicorn for Chr When your daughter asks for a live unicorn for Christmas (I’m really sorry Rosie….)

#momhacks #christmasgiftsideas
Merry Christmas // Feliz Natal // Feliz Navidad Merry Christmas // Feliz Natal // Feliz Navidad 

🎄🎁❤️🍾
My life these days …. And these two ❤️❤️ My life these days …. And these two ❤️❤️
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