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Have You Been a ‘Married Single Mother’?
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

Have You Been a ‘Married Single Mother’?

Were you ‘married single mother’ in your relationship?

If you aren’t yet familiar with the term, it refers to women who have a marriage/relationship dynamic where they have an unequal load of the child-rearing, housework, and sometimes financial burden.

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How to Get Your First Upwork Job With No Experience
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

How to Get Your First Upwork Job With No Experience

When I first started looking for jobs on Upwork I was met with lots of rejection. Most often, this was in the form of silence. I wondered if getting hired on the platform without experience was even possible.

I recall making an agreement with myself that I wouldn't worry about hearing back. I'd submit a certain number of thoughtful applications a day and stay optimistic.

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Starting your job search from scratch
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

Starting your job search from scratch

Job hunting in a new industry without contacts can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Focus on quality over quantity, tailor each application, and manage your energy to avoid burnout. Remember that persistence and a strategic approach can lead to success, even if it takes time. By sharing my experience, I hope to provide a realistic perspective and actionable advice for those navigating a similar journey.

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Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

Your Guide to Surviving the First 3 Days After a Breakup

Breakups are never easy. Whether you’re the one who initiated the split, or the one wo received the news, the emotional turmoil can be overwhelming. Having been through this cycle more times than I’d like to admit, I’ve developed a personal strategy to cope with the immediate aftermath.

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Not Settling: Deciding That You Deserve Better In Relationships
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

Not Settling: Deciding That You Deserve Better In Relationships

There are a lot of different ways someone might settle in life. It could be in their choice of career, the place where they decide to live or the people they allow into their lives. It usually involves making a choice that is different to or compromises one’s ideals.

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What are the different types of grounds for divorce?
Laura Santiago Laura Santiago

What are the different types of grounds for divorce?

I always need to start these informational blog posts with a reminder that this is in no way intended to be used as legal advice. I like to bring up topics you might find helpful and might not have thought to review, but this is by no means a comprehensive study of the topic

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