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To Work or Not to Work
The Mother's Dilemma
By Tamar Krantman Weiss
features lots of telecommuting job opportunities.
Working at home is no fairytale, though. Mary Lou, who does telemarketing and consulting for the natural food industry and is mother to four daughters, says one of the disadvantages of working at home is isolation. Without associates and co-workers to discuss ideas and problems with, things can get difficult. "You have to look for an alternative support system," she says. However, for Mary Lou, the advantages absolutely outweigh the disadvantages. She does not have to deal with the expenses of traveling, childcare (or the trauma of childcare) and she loses no time commuting. "Life is a matter of sequencing," says Mary Lou. "Women are changing the work force to be more family conscious, only because the work force can't afford to lose trained, educated employees. We should continue this trend for the health of our families.