Ashley: Mom in Development

Software developer mom life
Succeeding sometimes ~ Failing spectacularly ~ Growing incrementally
For mothers who are also still in progress

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

I'm so excited to kick off this new group of amazing women in tech! 🤩

[Various Characters Org @VariousCharOrg]

Tomorrow is the big day! Our first big local meetup event!

https://t.co/wtUZazRFwD

[Various Characters Org @VariousCharOrg]

Excited to co-host this event with @GrandCircusCo for #MomsInTech

https://t.co/cQYgCmAETL

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

If you're looking for a good read for #WorldBookDay2020 try Mabutay's Lyric https://t.co/YaZITRncRO

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

@LeahGAlfonso1 I think I have a leg up, for both having read your blog, and having been your roommate, so I'll abstain from publicly guessing 😉

[BekahHW @BekahHW]

"It’s hard to find balance when you’re on a balanced scale and then someone suddenly passes you 100lbs and says “good luck” as you try to keep that scale in balance."

"Yo Parents, How you doing?" by @BekahHW #DEVcommunity https://t.co/drb1cjU63F

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

@BekahHW Responsibility. Both what you are given and what you are capable of handling. Definitely not project speed or direct knowledge.

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

I feel like this author knows exactly what life's like for us right now, and communicated it more effectively than I ever could.

[Various Characters Org @VariousCharOrg]

#WomenInTech in #WestMichigan #VirtualHappyHour Tomorrow (Thursday) evening!

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

@KimMaida Captain Jack also loves real fidget spinners, he tries to bite them gingerly with his front teeth to stop them.

[Rose W @rose_w]

Hey @heroku Could you please delay the end of life of the cedar-14 stack? Yes, everyone should be more up to date but the type of small businesses that haven't upgraded yet aren't the ones that can afford to during this storm of chaos.

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

Just came off of spending January working from home to avoid the snowy winter commute. Took a lot of convincing even though my childcare was going to be provided by someone else the entire time. But it was The Best Thing I Ever Did for myself. #remoteworklife

[. @ericalikestech]

Women, now is the time to stand your ground for #remoteworking opportunities. It’s taken #coronavirus to get companies to realize it’s possible for parents to #workfromhome & care for their children in the home. How crazy is that?

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

A team having the tools and the attitudes to support remote employees can be so much more important than where your physical desk is. This is increasingly important as companies become more and more globalized.

[Laurie @laurieontech]

Love the amazing remote work tips I've been seeing! Things like getting outside, having a separate room to work, etc.

Instead of adding to that, I took a different approach. Here are some tips for teams, communication, and collaboration.

https://t.co/vOkc1G5WYO

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

@LeahGAlfonso1 @nerdyOme Honored and thrilled to be held in this esteem ♥ I hope you know those feelings are reciprocated!

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

I want to live in a world where this stuff doesn't happen. Nevertheless, we persist.

[Ali Spittel @ASpittel]

Nevertheless, I coded and wrote about it online.

https://t.co/n9058Yp2mA

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

@BekahHW My vertical mouse is what reversed my wrist pain from too much track pad use. (I also prefer a split, ergonomic keyboard, but I can make do without for limited time.)

https://t.co/NgQRRQ7tpC

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

@WomeninTechChat "Be Scrappy, Live Happy!" -me
To me it means, never loose my tenacity, my passion for life and for my interests (including tech). Never stop fighting for what I believe in, and for what I'm worth. And never stop striving for a life that fulfills me. #WomenInTechChat

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

@WomeninTechChat Q4: My dream is to build a community where women can feel supported in tech. Where students can be encouraged to take their curiosity to its limits. Where everyone can see how logic and formulas apply to their interests... I've got a start @VariousCharOrg! #WomenInTechChat

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

@WomeninTechChat Q3: Most of the tech ladies I know in real life are incredibly inspiring to me. Going on to do bigger and better things than I ever dared dream for myself. They make me excited about the possibilities. And intimidated at how they manage to get to such a level! #WomenInTechChat

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

@WomeninTechChat A2: There is no "best". Learning anything is dependent on the individual. I judge how well I've learned by teaching others though. So having a partner who knows a little more and another one who knows a little less can go a long way. #WomenInTechChat

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

@WomeninTechChat A1: My first job in tech was 7 years ago, unless you count the tutoring I did in school, then it's more like 8-9. I got started in high school because my parents were both CS people, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Still programming in Java over a decade later! #WomenInTechChat

[Ashley: Mom in Development @MomDevelopment]

@lezzimomof2 @mommameetsworld A friend of mine taught me to "purposefully" keep them and use in sensory or sorting activities. Like this: https://t.co/IG39hoWbQD

So now that's my excuse 😝