Working Mother Surveys Women for Jobs Vs. Career:

Are women looking for jobs or a full-fledged career? A 2010 report by Working Mother found that working moms who view work as a career are happier and more satisfied than women in jobs.

Career-oriented women feel more respected at home and work, and get more help from spouses in child care and household management – although they also have trouble turning work off, according to the survey of 4,600 women and men.

So where do you fit into the picture: a woman for the job or one aiming for a full-fledged career?

What Makes it a Job for Women:

Working moms who described their work as a career found opportunities to advance, felt respected and saw a meaningful purpose beyond simply making money. More than half of the career-oriented mothers earned less than $50,000 a year.

Moms who viewed work as a career were more likely to be comfortable with their decision to work, their children’s future prospects, their child care arrangements, the family’s financial stability, time with family and that their life is in balance. They also were more likely to feel that their children eat healthy and get enough sleep.

Let's Hear From the Men:

Men fell into two camps in attitudes about jobs for women. Those working less than 15 years held similar views as female peers. Men in the workforce longer were the most disconnected from women.

Working fathers viewed working moms favorably. As a whole, men without children found working mothers less committed to career advancement, prepared for promotion or willing to take on additional work.

However, male managers were a different story: more likely than working moms themselves to see them as willing to travel for work, relocate, take stretch assignments and be committed to their careers.

Source: Working Mother