Moms Taking Control of the Work / Life Issue

Right now I have a relatively flexible schedule, if I'm willing to drive between 20 and 100 miles one way for third shift work. I miss my family and I'm not even making enough money to make it worth it. I'm searching desperately to find work that is from home or telecommuting only to have doors closed in my face. Yes I am a mother, and proud of it. I work hard and pride myself on my work and my family. Making money is important, but my family is more so. Work-from-home mom aren't dirty words. Every year more and more mothers want to work from home, why does it have to be so hard for us to do so?

Keisha -- I hear you. I see this problem repeated time and again by Moms around the world. Sadly, most businesses (including many tech businesses) still feel the need to see "butts in the seats" rather than putting the focus where it should be -- on outcomes and performance. It's shifting, but not very quickly.