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1943 Guide To Hiring Women.
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Native Vail Gal
Banned
You know....it's the "female psychology" thing that I think they are not accomodating for me.....and I could DEFINITELY use a checklist of things to do during the day.
Lord! I wish I had lived back then!
I would have been fired LEFT AND RIGHT!!!!!!
Lord! I wish I had lived back then!
I would have been fired LEFT AND RIGHT!!!!!!
MaineSkiLady
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Don't forget nurse.
alaski
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
No, really - I expected to see some nurses but evidently there were only 3 options.
Kinda funny/sad - my mom, upon hearing my observation, went on a long tirade about how hard it was to buck that system and do what she wanted to do despite what was expected. But the thing is - my mom's a teacher.
Kinda funny/sad - my mom, upon hearing my observation, went on a long tirade about how hard it was to buck that system and do what she wanted to do despite what was expected. But the thing is - my mom's a teacher.
atlantiqueen
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
No wonder I am so often confused at work - no detailed list of things to do!
And not being able to fix my hair or lipstick while leading a week-long wilderness trip MUST be the reason for my occasional grumpiness!
And not being able to fix my hair or lipstick while leading a week-long wilderness trip MUST be the reason for my occasional grumpiness!
num
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
No shame in being an educator. With a world of options out there, I gravitate towards education because I feel I can make a major impact that way, constantly grow and challenge myself, and love it. I love talking to devoted veteran teachers. I'm always amazed by the life changing impact some teachers leave on some students. One student who gets on a better path because of your teaching gives you the energy to keep working with a million unaffected students and inspires you to keep putting your best out there.
It's a bit of a peeve of mine that teaching is looked at as a backup career, something to do in a year off after college, etc. Without proper education, workers in other fields would be underprepared. I think educators should have to be devoted and well educated, and be paid accordingly.
At any rate, I agree that women should have all the options in the world to choose from. I just feel that we shouldn't view women's career choices as inadequate because of past limitations. One shouldn't feel as though they have to sit in the front of the bus because in the past they were disallowed, they should feel free to sit wherever they want to and enjoy that freedom.
It's a bit of a peeve of mine that teaching is looked at as a backup career, something to do in a year off after college, etc. Without proper education, workers in other fields would be underprepared. I think educators should have to be devoted and well educated, and be paid accordingly.
At any rate, I agree that women should have all the options in the world to choose from. I just feel that we shouldn't view women's career choices as inadequate because of past limitations. One shouldn't feel as though they have to sit in the front of the bus because in the past they were disallowed, they should feel free to sit wherever they want to and enjoy that freedom.
I took this to work today - made all the women promise not to show any of the men - and we had a great laugh!
Has anyone seen these helpful hints before?
HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE
Home Economics High School Text Book, 1954
Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal, on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.
Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so that you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.
Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the home just before your husband arrives, gather up schoolbooks, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad he is home.
Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he is late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day. Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft, soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax and unwind.
Listen to him. You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
Make the evening his. Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.
The Goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
Has anyone seen these helpful hints before?
HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE
Home Economics High School Text Book, 1954
Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal, on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.
Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so that you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.
Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the home just before your husband arrives, gather up schoolbooks, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad he is home.
Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he is late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day. Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft, soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax and unwind.
Listen to him. You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
Make the evening his. Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.
The Goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
Briiz
Certified Ski Diva
Wow...take off his shoes? My man works 13 hour days and deserves me getting him a beer or making him dinner...but shoes? Seems like he can take them off himself. Doesn't even have to get up. (Although I do occasionally do it when he passes out in his clothes after work).
Those work rules are wonderful! I'd actually appreciate it... nice list of things to do, lots of little breaks, no criticism...sounds great! But I guess I would get hired anyways since I'm unmarried and far from husky, and I'm an obviously cranky person.
Those work rules are wonderful! I'd actually appreciate it... nice list of things to do, lots of little breaks, no criticism...sounds great! But I guess I would get hired anyways since I'm unmarried and far from husky, and I'm an obviously cranky person.
