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Why mothers are rare at work
1. The mother is THE manager
“Tidy up your room, get out of your bath, put on those pajamas, buckle up your satchel and come eat.” The father, there, oh, I need you to manage the Bolognese sauce for me while I fill out the CAF papers… ”Yes, the mother of the family is a real domestic manager. By turns authoritarian, gentle, directive and attentive, she knows how to lead her little family with an iron fist. Like a small business! A skill acquired on the job that she will know how to apply naturally in a hostile environment. Uh… professional.
2. The mother is tough
Never forget that the mother did worse than a survival course. For at least 3 months, she learned to sleep only 2 hours a night with tens of minutes interspersed with howls of a hyena. When she had several employees, er children, those nights were followed by an obstacle course between the school, the pediatrician’s office, the office, the supermarket and again the school, before resuming her night shifts. Since then, no work overload can scare this survivor.
The mother is patient
“Mom, why do you have a big butt?” Mom, why do you have a big butt? MOM, WHY DO YOU HAVE BIG BUTTOCKS? »Calmly, the mother knows how to handle stressful situations. She knows how to breathe, clench her fists, take it upon herself, then explain to her interlocutor that she will answer him later. The mother of a family is a Zen master.
The mother does not flirt in the corridors
Let it be said, the mother of a family is as upright as justice! As a result, never, ever, will she allow herself to go banter in the cafeteria, on a cigarette break or on instant messaging. A considerable waste of time! The mother of a family is entirely devoted to her work. What ?
The mother is organized
PQ, diapers, milk, speech therapist appointments, babysitter bookings, prepare meetings, call back to school … The mother – forced and forced – spends her days listing, scheduling appointments, managing schedules from 2 to 6 people, his family’s budget and his couple’s events with dexterity.
The mother knows how to defuse conflicts
“Why are you hitting your brother? No, you go to your room and you, you come to see me, we are going to talk… ”Ten minutes later, while the brothers laugh out loud, she sighs with pleasure. Once again, she knew how to manage egos and sensitivities with tact. In business, this rare quality will be most essential to you.
The mother knows how to adapt
It is 8 o’clock, the nanny is sick, the big one not yet at school, the little step changed and suddenly homeless … As for the mother of the family, if a miracle does not happen, she will be late for her big 10 hour meeting. Without panicking, she will analyze the situation at lightning speed. Large: coat, satchel, in front of the door. Small: baby carrier. Mom, babysitter, drop-in center. In a few minutes, she will emerge victorious from this critical situation. As much to say to you that it is not a problem of connection of computer or of occupied meeting room which will destabilize it. She has seen others.
The mother is fun
The domestic life of the mother of a family is sometimes so difficult that the simple act of returning to her office on Monday looks like a teenage boom. Wow, a handsome customer in the hallways! Yup of sausages in the canteen! CRAZY, DRAGIBUS® in my department !!… But DO NOT TELL ME that there is a company party next Friday! YEAAAAH! Pathetic… certainly, but contagious in her good humor. The mother of a family, this ambianceuse of keyboards …
Thanks to Adèle Bréau, director of the site. She has just published “Vive la vie de bureau!” A hilarious little guide to the business world ”, from First Editions.