tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post5850429804468884623..comments2023-12-13T08:45:02.282-06:00Comments on On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Determining if a company is family friendlyAnitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-45143691806538027292007-09-14T08:13:00.000-05:002007-09-14T08:13:00.000-05:00Scot,You're right in that I was only speaking abou...Scot,<BR/>You're right in that I was only speaking about family-friendly possibilities, but you do make a very valid point that things like pay, commute and advancement should be asked about by ALL job seekers. And, now that I think about it, those issues affect being family friendly or not, also. If you're commuting three hours a day, or making barely enough to pay the bills, those also affect your family life.<BR/>AnitaAnitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-14895927160426167662007-09-13T23:12:00.000-05:002007-09-13T23:12:00.000-05:00First, it is incredibly unfortunate that companies...First, it is incredibly unfortunate that companies would do something like this -- but many, many do. <BR/><BR/>The most important influence on a position, regardless of the company or any ranking, is your manager. So this is a good list.<BR/><BR/>While the article is specifically oriented to "family friendly," I would add that it cannot be the only measure for taking the position.<BR/><BR/>Pay, commute, advancement possibilities, and the content of the job are also important.<BR/><BR/>I think you'd agree with this and are just highlighting the specifics on family friendly, but thought I'd through in this reminder. It is the entire package.<BR/><BR/>Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com