Predictably, the news media had a flurry of stories about working mamas to coincide with Mother's Day. Because I had a time-consuming gig last week, however, I am just now getting around to adding my comments. What can I say? I'm a busy working mama, and that gig paid better than blogging.
But back to the news. A Contra Costa Times story mentioned how mobile technologies are making it easier for employees to have flexible schedules. In a world where technology increasingly blurs the line between home and work, I'm always surprised more employers and employees don't take advantage of this. For example, given a computer and an Internet connection, both my husband and I could just as easily do our work in Uzbekistan as in Seattle.
Also, a survey by CareerBuilder.com shows that 44 percent of working mamas would take a pay cut if it meant they could spend more time with their children. I did, happily even, because I value my time and did not expect to be paid for 40 hours if I were there only 20.
And then there's the annual survey from Salary.com that says the combined roles of a stay-at-home mom, including overtime, would equal an annual salary of $138,095.
A working mama's "at-home salary" is $85,939. (A working father's salary, based on the national median: $71,160.)
Somebody owes me a raise.
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