Working Mother

I've Moved 4 Times in 12 Years. Here's How I've Found a Working-Mom Friendly Job in Every Place

Melinda Metzger-Abamukong and family

We've done a lot of moving as a family of five. Here we are at White Sands National Monument in New Mexico in 2017.

Melinda Metzger-Abamukong

I grew up an “Army Brat,” and I hated the frequent moves and military life. That’s why it’s a pretty funny coincidence that, after graduating high school with no plans for college, I joined the U.S. Army Reserves. Joining the Reserves gave me the opportunity to go to college, graduate debt free and meet my

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