Washington County Weekend Post

Gender equality in the professional arena has come a long way in the 21st centu- ry. But while great strides have been made over the last two decades, women still face challenges unique to females as they look to estab- lish themselves professional- ly and advance their careers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women still earn roughly 80 percent of what men are paid in the same positions. Professional women often must walk the thin line between being too nice or too aggressive, a pressure not often faced by men. Assertiveness is an art for both genders, and women can take steps to be more assertive without giving the impression they're ruffling feathers. • Be confident in your speech. It is easy to fall into "weaker language" habits when advocating for an idea. If unsure about the reaction to a proposal, you might say, "I think this is a good idea" or "I believe this will impart change." More assertive lan- guage is to simply stand behind the point: "This is a good idea." Confidence can go a long way. • Allow people to dis- agree. It is acceptable for others to disagree with you. This can lead to discussion and an opportunity to pre- sent evidence why some- thing should be done in a certain way. It also enables you to point out the strong points in their argument. Listening to all ideas can sway people in your favor, even if they don't necessari- ly agree with all you believe in. • Be proactive and future-oriented. This is expecially pertinent when asking for raises or promo- tions. Explain to a boss how you respect yourself and that your work merits the right compensation. Point out clearly defined future goals and successes you've had that warrant considera- tion for higher pay. • Don't fear conflict. Conflict doesn't have to be confrontational, especially when respectable language is used and everyone is allowed to voice their opin- ions. Conflict can inspire great change. And remem- ber, while you need to have solid relationships with coworkers, they do not have to be your best friends. Assertiveness in the work- place can help female profes- sionals achieve their goals and showcase their value. GMTODAY.COM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • WASHINGTON COUNTY POST • 3A If you would like to take part in this listing, call (262) 306-5075 for more details. 262769002 Jackson Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church N168 W20152 Main Street 262-677-3143 Sunday Worship: 9:00 AM Pastor Duane A Swenson Still Waters United Methodist Church 3617 Scenic Rd., www.stillwaterschurch.com; 262-677-1311; Contemporary Worship Sun Worship: 9 & 10:30am Sat. Worship: 5:00pm (Labor Day - Memorial Day) Staffed Nursery at all services for birth-3 yrs Sunday School - all services 3yrs-5 th gr Kewaskum Kewaskum House of Prayer 100 Clinton St. • 262-626-8337 • Pastor Joseph Brath • Worship Sun.10am and 6pm • Thurs. 7pm Monthly Creation-Evolution Meeting (2nd Mon.) 6:30pm Quest Youth Group, Warm Friendly Atmosphere Visitors Welcome! www.kehop.com Mequon Alliance Bible Church 13939 N Cedarburg Rd. • 262-375-2400 Worship Sun. 9am & 10:45am Lead Pastor: Brian Dainsberg Nursery, children's programming, student classes, and adult Bible classes available during both services www.myabc.church www.facebook.com/myabc.church Neosho Faith Bible Alliance Church W2477 Lehman Rd (on Highway 60) 920-625-3538, www.faithbiblealliance.com Sunday Worship at 10:00am Sunday School for all ages at 8:30am Ignition Youth: Sundays 4:00pm Journey 2 Jesus Wed. 6:30pm (Ages 3yrs-6th Grade) Slinger Faith United Church of Christ www.faithslinger.org • 262-644-7901 Sunday Worship 10:00am Sunday School 8:45am (Sept.-May) Wed. Worship 7-8:00pm (during Lent only) 2895 Slinger Road, Rev. Sharon Stier West Bend Calvary Church 1110 E Decorah Rd • 262.338.1171 Sunday Worship 10:00am Kids Church & Nursery Available www.calvarywb.org Community Church 2005 S. Main St., 262-338-0725 Sunday 9am & 10:30am; Nursery & Children's Ministry K-6th grade 10:30am Live-stream at 9am on our website: www.westbendchurch.org Eagle's Wings Nazarene Fellowship 609 Sandy Acre Drive, 262-334-7124; Pastor Glenn Butts; Sunday School 9:30am; Sunday Worship 10:45am; Ladies Bible Study Mondays 9:00am; Bible Study/Prayer Mtg Wednesdays 6:30pm www.wbnaz.com Fifth Avenue United Methodist 323 South 5th Ave, 262-334-2059, faumc.org Pastor Clarissa Martinelli A Welcoming Christian Community; Worship Service RSVP Sunday Worship 9:30am Good Shepherd Lutheran (WELS) 777 Indiana Ave., West Bend, 262-334-7881 Thursday 6:30pm; Sun. 8:00 & 10:00am Sunday School & Bible Study 9:15am Christian Elementary School, Pre-K thru 8th Grade Little Lambs Child Care Center www.goodshepherdwels.org St. Andrew Lutheran Church (LCMS) & Early Childhood Campus 7750 State Rd. 144 North, 262-335-4200 Worship Sun. 9am Sunday Bible Study 10:15am www.standrew-westbend.org St. Paul's & St. Peter's Lutheran (WELS) St. Paul's - Hwy. Z & German Village Rd. Thurs. 6:30pm; Sunday 9:30am St. Peter's - Beaver Dam & Town Line Rd Sunday 8am, Pastor John Cook, 231-290-3311 *Important!* Due to the COVID-19 Virus, please check with your church for changes or cancellations. Learn how to be more assertive in the workplace How households earn their income has changed dramatically over the last several decades. According to a Pew Research Centeral analysis of the Decennial Census and American Com- munity Surveys integrated Public Use Microdata Sam- ple files, in 1960 only fathers worked in 70 percent of American households. That figure has dropped in each ensuing decade and by 2012 fathers were the sole earners in just 31 percent of Ameri- can households. While one in four households in American were dual income house- holds in 1960, by 2012 that figure had risen to 60 per- cent. While those figures represent dramatic changes, the number of households in which mothers are the sole earners has not changed all that much since 1960. In 1960, mothers were the sole earn- ers in just 2 percent of Amer- ican households. Fifty-two years later 6 percent of American households fea- tured mothers as the sole earners. Did you know? Advertising is the best way to make points with prime prospects who are ready, willing and able to buy. Call us now!

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