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Women across Scotland are making their work visible today.
Join in by tweeting with the #makingworkvisible hashtag, and your tweets will appear here.
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7am start, practice #Gaelic flashcards, answered emails on way to @scotwomensaid #TheBlameGame19 conference. Tweeti… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Jenny Lester (@JennynotJenni)March 8 2019 at 14:22
#makingworkvisible - looks like another fantastic exhibition by @womenslibrary twitter.com/lauraewaddell/… Dr Vikki Turbine (@VikTurbine)March 8 2019 at 12:58
Also, getting ready to finish up my 8hr paid work day to make sure I can catch the 15.53 train home, drive to nurse… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Jill Stephen Poller (@JStephenPoller)March 8 2019 at 12:54
#IWD2019 #MakingWorkVisible Bumped into my pal Sharon and Zuzia from St. Martin's. Always time for a blether. Deep… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2019 at 12:35
Time for lunch - which I always have away from my desk! I made extra chickpea curry last night so easy lunch prep +… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Stephanie Zihms (@GeomechSteph)March 8 2019 at 12:35
A good morning meeting with my team to prepare a big presentation for next week, I’ve nipped out to get lunch (and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Vonnie Sandlan (@VonnSand)March 8 2019 at 12:34
Up at 6 to get through to Edinburgh for a meeting (about data, I won’t bore you with the details) Nice that on… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Ruth Callander (@RuthCallander)March 8 2019 at 12:31
Back on the train to return to Glasgow. This afternoon I’ll be doing work and calls from my flat so that the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2019 at 12:30
#IWD2019 #MakingWorkVisible Quick Lidl shop. Thought I'd treat family to pizza tonight, since I'll be out celebrati… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2019 at 12:23
Caleb's back from a trip to the shops with his Dad & is enjoying his new bubbles while sitting in mummy's office/hi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Leann (@lifewithcaleb_x)March 8 2019 at 12:22
Inside the press room at #ScotLab19. Apart from me there are currently two other female journalists… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Katrine Bussey (@KatrineBussey)March 8 2019 at 12:22
12.16pm a cold, wet walk to school for pick up with a hangry toddler under the rain forcefield. Probably going to b… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alison Malcolm (@alliballibee21)March 8 2019 at 12:19
Friday is my half day at work so I'm off to get my hair cut before picking my 5 year old up from school. Skived off… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Fi Harvey (@MadeByFi)March 8 2019 at 12:15
For #IWD2019 @EngenderScot have been asking women in Scotland to tweet about the work (paid and unpaid) they are do… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Parliament Project (@theParliamentP)March 8 2019 at 12:15
The lassie ate my toast so lunchtime is actually breakfast for me - accompanied by Jane Eyre - a strong woman! - ne… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Jane-Claire Judson (@JCJudson)March 8 2019 at 12:14
Coffee and feeding break over. My baby daughter often gets mistaken for a boy because I don't like to dress her hea… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Emma Bolger (@bolger_emma)March 8 2019 at 12:12
Then a quick post for @CyclingDumfries promoting our networking day (and ride with @leecraigie_). Builders making d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sally Hinchcliffe (@sallyhinch)March 8 2019 at 12:09
@iamrichyedwards He's lucky he's cute... #workingfromhome #MakingWorkVisible Sue Ruddick (@SueRuddick)March 8 2019 at 12:08
I did a ‘day in the life’ for @EngenderScot #MakeWorkVisible for #IWD19 - there’s honourable mentions for @lacowan… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Jane-Claire Judson (@JCJudson)March 8 2019 at 12:06
Evening work often means I miss out on Caleb's bath & bed routine & he's always fast asleep by the time I finish work. #MakingWorkVisible Leann (@lifewithcaleb_x)March 8 2019 at 12:06
every 2 weeks i have the joy of taking out the print day glass recycling... there has been distinctly less prosecco… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Elena Soper (@elfieatlanticx)March 8 2019 at 12:05
It's been a morning of admin. I've delivered 3 Living Well with MS sessions this week & spoken to people from all o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Leann (@lifewithcaleb_x)March 8 2019 at 12:03
Got a couple of hours' sleep, and am now taking and editing some #IWD2019 videos for my role as @theSNP National Wo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Fiona Robertson (@FionaSnp)March 8 2019 at 12:00
Washing is done and I can’t decide whether to hang it outside or not. Son and I are transforming a Lego house we ma… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Katherine (@edenbooksknits)March 8 2019 at 11:57
Today I have had breakfast, im going to do the dishes, visit my grandad in hospital, visit my nana, do a bit of wor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kristin Hay 🔮 (@kristinwh0)March 8 2019 at 11:51
Emails and some of my long list of notes from the week cleared. Some urgent tasks to go, but first it's a coffee br… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Emma Bolger (@bolger_emma)March 8 2019 at 11:48
11.45am Hanging up 10 pairs of socks. I should be working on my CV but imagine the havoc caused if no one had any c… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Mairi MacDonald (@mairimac66)March 8 2019 at 11:48
Late to #MakingWorkVisible but! With husband away on holiday, flying sort of solo with support from my lovely mum elliehutch⚡️ (@Elliehutch_)March 8 2019 at 11:43
Get txt telling me our new bed will be delivered tomorrow at 9. Try to figure out when I'm going to have time to di… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alys (@alysmumford)March 8 2019 at 11:41
Home! Catching up with @ScotHumanRights work as I’m behind a bit - and cracking through the to do list - bought mys… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Jane-Claire Judson (@JCJudson)March 8 2019 at 11:40
Delighted to be at Edinburgh City Chambers to hear @NicolaSturgeon launch Scottish Government's #GenderPayGap strat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anna Ritchie Allan (@msakrit)March 8 2019 at 11:39
Where I spend most of my life....😂😂😂 #MakingWorkVisible #SoftwareEngineer #IWD2019 Christie Lester (@christielester)March 8 2019 at 11:35
Supposed to be writing but also been building momentum for @POPScotland in April. Sourced photos, posted blog, sche… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sally Hinchcliffe (@sallyhinch)March 8 2019 at 11:31
I had a catch up with a colleague to help with my @UWSPhD training review - open plan is great for that but for mos… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Stephanie Zihms (@GeomechSteph)March 8 2019 at 11:30
Home from a coffee and catch up, covered in a mix of snot and wotsits. Time to tidy up the carnage from this mornin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Janis McCulloch (@justjanis)March 8 2019 at 11:30
I’ve been a bit rubbish about #makingworkvisible this morning, but I’ve been reading up on gendered experiences of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Eilidh Dickson (@EhLoDee)March 8 2019 at 11:30
Cup of tea and a catchup with @msakrit on many bits of work that both @closethepaygap and @EngenderScot have an int… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2019 at 11:29
That's most of the morning spent writing; thanking a colleague for actioning a US donation query for me (as I'm wor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kirsty Connell-Skinner (@Kirsty_CSk)March 8 2019 at 11:28
the reality of travelling to work on a busy crowded train with an assistance dog as a disabled working woman. Havin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kirsteen Allison (@KirsteenAllison)March 8 2019 at 11:26
#IWD2019 #MakingWorkVisible Community labour. Spotted my pal's Mum at the bus stop and gave her a wee run home on t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2019 at 11:22
Me, @msakrit from @closethepaygap and @jamiehepburn with @scotgov’s exciting new pay gap strategy.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2019 at 11:21
Since my AS diagnosis last summer & starting treatment which has compromised my immune system, I mostly work from h… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… maxiboose (@maxiboose)March 8 2019 at 11:18
By 11am I've done three feeds with 1 month old and got her ready for the day, emptied dishwasher, restacked, done a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Shonais (@Shonais)March 8 2019 at 11:12
Sometimes work can also be fun! I’ve spent the past hour with a future Careers Adviser talking about the impact of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Ms L Noir (@linsnoir)March 8 2019 at 11:05
It’s been a meeting heavy week which can be frustrating when your job is a practical one, but it will always be par… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Chapman Crispfield (@isersmalone)March 8 2019 at 11:03
Update: sprog was dropped at school on time, planned her joint birthday party with a friend, nipped to shop, got na… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Christina (@Tea_Operated)March 8 2019 at 11:00
Nearly forget to put the washing on before we go out, discover son doing something he shouldn’t be doing so deal wi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Katherine (@edenbooksknits)March 8 2019 at 09:48
In the office and catching up with @EngenderScot colleagues via Slack. #IWD is busy so I’m the only one in the off… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2019 at 09:46
On a day’s holiday today so off for a spot of minding the grandson #makingworkvisible Clare Simpson (@ClareMSimpson)March 8 2019 at 09:45
Before I got out of bed spend timing searching for suitable quotes to share with friends and colleagues on my resea… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… amanda ptolomey (@amandasays)March 8 2019 at 09:42
9.38am toddler is at new nursery for settling in, probably still snot screaming, I'm going to sort out this disaste… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alison Malcolm (@alliballibee21)March 8 2019 at 09:41
@GallusEffie @EngenderScot Here’s another illustration of hidden work - bladder wash-out and bladder installation;… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Lynn Williams (@Carer49)March 8 2019 at 09:40
On train to Edinburgh for @COSLA Community Wellbeing Board but before leaving house at 7am, make three pack lunches… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Cllr Elena Whitham (@ElenaWhitham)March 8 2019 at 09:40
It's been a busy week so glad of train time to catch up on emails. Also working on comments for the employer resour… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anna Ritchie Allan (@msakrit)March 8 2019 at 09:38
I've started getting up earlier in the mornings so I can actually get myself ready, get my 5 year old dressed, make… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Fi Harvey (@MadeByFi)March 8 2019 at 09:36
Happy #IWD2019. I’m #makingworkvisible today. Usual struggle get wee man dressed and fed while watching Peppa Pig (… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Louise Hunter (@Louise_m_Hunter)March 8 2019 at 09:36
Turns out I didn’t screw up, but my laptop isn’t working, am on hold to IT for god knows how long & I have so much… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sarah (@Sarahthoms14)March 8 2019 at 09:22
Joining in with #MakingWorkVisible for #IWD2019, main tasks so far this morning have been making pancakes for break… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Katherine (@edenbooksknits)March 8 2019 at 09:20
Tea. Smoked salmon bagel. Fruit. Hearing inspiring talks from colleagues. #IWD2019 #MakingWorkVisible Christie Lester (@christielester)March 8 2019 at 09:20
Finally switching head into work mode. I feel very proud to be part of @SusaninLangside’s gender balanced cabinet,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… anna richardson (@AnnaLangside)March 8 2019 at 09:20
Home now so it’s time for second breakfast, with “blue baby” (that’s the doll not my daughter), all the cups and a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Janis McCulloch (@justjanis)March 8 2019 at 09:20
This morning's infographic. I've added a colour map to an original structure from @fionaheatlie #makingworkvisible… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Anne Pawsey (@ACPawsey)March 8 2019 at 09:19
In the office early to catch up as I was out all day yesterday. Side tracked by emails and celebratory IWD roll and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… @GRCCManager (@GCRCCManager)March 8 2019 at 09:19
Collectively we can all play a part. Collective action and shared responsibility for driving a gender-balanced worl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… White Ribbon Scotland (@WhiteRibbonScot)March 8 2019 at 09:18
Quick stop at my desk to put my stuff down before dashing off to an #IWD2019 breakfast #MakingWorkVisible Christie Lester (@christielester)March 8 2019 at 09:17
Quick stop at the @closethepaygap office to pick up my laptop before heading to Edinburgh. (This artwork is by the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anna Ritchie Allan (@msakrit)March 8 2019 at 09:14
The best thing about working from home is the flock of goldfinches who like to distract me from consultations on pr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alys (@alysmumford)March 8 2019 at 09:13
School gate alive with amazing women- today I saw C, a psychologist who supports young mothers. Dr A, whose compass… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… anna richardson (@AnnaLangside)March 8 2019 at 09:13
I have to review 10 abstracts for the @UniWestScotland Learning Teaching & Research conference - I’m doing 5 & then… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Stephanie Zihms (@GeomechSteph)March 8 2019 at 09:12
On #IWD2019 we are #MakingWorkVisible. I am away from home for 4/5 days every week and so these two have to fend fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Gail Ross MSP (@GailRossSNP)March 8 2019 at 09:10
After being grumpy and getting up at half 5 for work just got @LewisCapaldi tickets and ready to do some actual wor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Emma McDougall (@_emmamaaac)March 8 2019 at 09:08
Arrived in Dundee for #ScotLab19 . And even first in the press room #MakingWorkVisible Katrine Bussey (@KatrineBussey)March 8 2019 at 08:57
Then comes the daily challenge of a broken bus service. Women are far more dependent on public transport than men.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Cath Campbell (@CabsCath)March 8 2019 at 08:55
Today’s #IWD started with a 7am game of dinosaurs vs power rangers ... now meeting planning on the commute #IWD2019… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Carly Grant (@CarGra11)March 8 2019 at 08:53
So far I’ve made breakfast and lunch for the 5-year-old, ironed school trousers, done a pile of dishes, put a washi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Claire Black (@scottiesays)March 8 2019 at 08:52
#MakingWorkVisible is astonishing, so many women on my timeline have put in a full days work already with the stres… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Rachel McCormack (@R_McCormack)March 8 2019 at 08:52
What I need on #InternationalWomansDay more than anything is a job. Or a commission, or both. Sure fight for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Esther Curran (@worldinstill)March 8 2019 at 08:49
This morning's to-do list: 🔹Coffee and breakfast 🔹Take down and put away dry laundry 🔹Hang up laundry to dry 🔹Clean… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Georgia | Saoirse (@sniphist)March 8 2019 at 08:46
#MakingWorkVisible Up early to take the dogs out for a walk before heading to my office. Unfortunately one had don… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Jo (@Runjowithdogs)March 8 2019 at 08:44
Have been up most of the night because my husband isn't well. Off to try to get an hour's sleep before starting wor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Fiona Robertson (@FionaSnp)March 8 2019 at 08:43
Two kids dressed ( doing world book day a day late), emergency packed lunch made, dishwasher stacked and on, now on… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Janis McCulloch (@justjanis)March 8 2019 at 08:40
I don't usually work on Fridays but it's #IWD2019 which *isn't* yet a national holiday, apparently. Was working v l… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alys (@alysmumford)March 8 2019 at 08:36
Composing tweets whilst drying my hair & reflecting on the hidden labour associated with maintaining academic socia… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Applied Gender Studies at Strathclyde (@StrathGender)March 8 2019 at 08:36
Getting ready next, and thinking (which I never otherwise do in the morning) about the problematics of makeup, the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2019 at 07:42
A quick hours campaign work before heading off to the day job. Leading a cycle campaign is voluntary but can be lik… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Chapman Crispfield (@isersmalone)March 8 2019 at 07:39
On the train...I had some time to get a running magazine & some sweets...very happy that I can get a season ticket… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Stephanie Zihms (@GeomechSteph)March 8 2019 at 07:38
#IWD2019 #MakingWorkVisible Kitchen is like a bomb's hit it. I'm ignoring it the noo. Off for a cup of mint tea and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2019 at 07:38
Been up since 6 organising, promoting and practicing new tracks 🥁 for an event this Saturday for #IWD2019. It’s cur… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Victoria Heaney (@Vvfabs)March 8 2019 at 07:33
Morning! I’m joining @EngenderScot #MakingWorkVisible campaign for #IWD19 - most of my work is very visible, but wh… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Talat Yaqoob (@talatyaqoob)March 8 2019 at 07:32
Up and sipping first morning coffee, while it's brewing folding the washing, finding my laptop and a quick scan of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Nina Murray (@NomadaEterna)March 8 2019 at 07:29
(I’ve also spotted a piece on women in STEM written by someone from a company that doesn’t allow its workers to wor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2019 at 07:28
My day started at 6am: bfast for my 6 and 4yr old daughters; ironed all our clothes; made lunches(because I worked… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Lynne Frances (@lynnefrancesj)March 8 2019 at 07:28
Happy #IWD2019 First job on @EngenderScot #MakingWorkVisible campaign is for me to promote our community #IWD2019… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2019 at 07:27
Happy #IWD2019 - today I’m tweeting my day with #MakingWorkVisible highlighting all the invisible, unpaid work wome… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sarah (@Sarahthoms14)March 8 2019 at 07:26
Today I have meetings in Dumfries and then a very quick turnaround for an event in Glasgow this evening. This morni… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Carla McCormack (@carlamccormack)March 8 2019 at 07:22
Also, when #MakingWorkVisible, negotiating with tired belligerent teens anxious about upcoming exams should be a st… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Vonnie Sandlan (@VonnSand)March 8 2019 at 07:19
On #IWD2019 and reflecting on the #MakingWorkVisible campaign being facilitated by @EngenderScot, I’ve been up for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Vonnie Sandlan (@VonnSand)March 8 2019 at 07:15
Negotiated breakfast demands with toddler, dishes done, washing on, try to remember to drink my coffee before it's cold #MakingWorkVisible Helen Jackson (@helenisla9)March 8 2019 at 07:12
Out the door and off to catch the bus just as my partner’s alarm goes off for the 1st time - we rarely see each oth… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Stephanie Zihms (@GeomechSteph)March 8 2019 at 07:06
This #IWD I’m on childcare duty. I do compressed hours in my paid role so I can cover have Friday ‘off’ to cover my… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Joanna Barrett (@Joanna_Barrett)March 8 2019 at 07:06
This is a really interesting idea. As I don’t work Fridays I thought I couldn’t contribute... just as I fired off o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Karin Mckenny (@karinmckenny)March 8 2019 at 06:41
6.30am unusually late start for me yay! Need to get both children up and ready for school/nursery but realise I hav… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alison Malcolm (@alliballibee21)March 8 2019 at 06:32
Follow my day & that of other women #MakingWorkVisible for #IWD19 - I’m up and I start with some stretches & then… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Stephanie Zihms (@GeomechSteph)March 8 2019 at 06:30
Happy #IWD2019 everyone! Today I'll be trying to keep up with the amazing things women are doing and have done to s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alison Malcolm (@alliballibee21)March 8 2019 at 06:28
5am and I've been up since 3.30am. Feeding the baby, followed by an interlude for some fuel (Weetabix) and a cuppa.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Emma Bolger (@bolger_emma)March 8 2019 at 05:06
Tomorrow is #IWD and @EngenderScot fab campaign to #makeworkvisible. I won’t be sharing details of my day tmrw… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Lynn Williams (@Carer49)March 7 2019 at 10:41
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day so I will be mainly explaining that International Men’s Day is on November 19… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Jane-Claire Judson (@JCJudson)March 7 2019 at 08:46
Many meetings so couldn't make #HungerForFreedom photo. Facilitated abortion meeting, met w/ Sikh Sanjog & msgd sick Ric #MakingWorkVisible Alys (@alysmumford)March 8 2018 at 16:28
This afternoon I'm working on our written evidence to the @Commonswomequ inquiry on sexual harassment in the workpl… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Ms L Noir (@linsnoir)March 8 2018 at 16:19
Process engineer Najwa shared her day with us for our #MakingWorkVisible blog, with an early start on a snowy morni… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Engender Scotland (@EngenderScot)March 8 2018 at 16:17
Sorting out the washing before heading to @scottishlabour conference in Dundee. Give up trying to find matching pai… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Ann Henderson (@AnnHend88977240)March 8 2018 at 16:15
As with all days #IWD2018 starts with waking up a 4yr old, dressing and feeding the family, commuting to work signi… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Amanda Hopwood (@Hopwood_tweets)March 8 2018 at 16:12
So far today: meeting on blog post, finance prep meeting, lunch chat with colleague about fish farming. IWD2018 off… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Suzanne Motherwell (@SMotherwell)March 8 2018 at 16:05
Long strategy meeting on abortion healthcare over and time to dig into emails and calls. #MakingWorkVisible Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2018 at 15:31
It's #InternationalWomensDay! We're celebrating our fabulous #GCPWomen. 💪💛 Although FM @NicolaSturgeon obviously do… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Grassmarket CP (@GCP_Edinburgh)March 8 2018 at 15:30
Taking out the recycling bag and bringing out the bins....exciting stuff! #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2018 Lynn Williams (@Carer49)March 8 2018 at 15:27
Tidying kitchen, living room and other areas in advance of family arriving on Saturday, after some shopping. Takin… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Lynn Williams (@Carer49)March 8 2018 at 15:25
#MakingWorkVisible 12-2pm policy, policy, policy: wrapped up section on breastfeeding, and started work on social… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Elli Kontorravdis (@EKontorravdis)March 8 2018 at 15:23
1510 - just back in the office after a late lunch run to Tesco for lunch. Also got new toothbrushes, toothbrush hol… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Vonnie Sandlan (@VonnSand)March 8 2018 at 15:13
It's #InternationalWomensDay! We're celebrating our fabulous #GCPWomen. 💪💛 This is Nicola one of our Lead Volunteer… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Grassmarket CP (@GCP_Edinburgh)March 8 2018 at 15:01
Have a mild panic about what we’ll have for dinner tonight then remember I made double the pasta sauce last night s… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Jane-Claire Judson (@JCJudson)March 8 2018 at 14:58
On train to work I add some items to the online shopping list, catch up on work emails, some document drafting & ch… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Jane-Claire Judson (@JCJudson)March 8 2018 at 14:57
@andyjudson texts me to let me know he’s working from home so can do nursery pick up - leaves me free to have an im… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Jane-Claire Judson (@JCJudson)March 8 2018 at 14:56
Started day being woken at 04.30 by 18 month old - early breakfast, playing, nappy changes, dishwasher unloaded, wa… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Jane-Claire Judson (@JCJudson)March 8 2018 at 14:53
We're now playing with the telly on in the background and I'm thinking how to kill time till daddy gets home st 5? #MakingWorkVisible Kainde Manji (@KaindeManji)March 8 2018 at 14:47
Up at 7, got kids dressed, into office for meetings, staff briefing and emails. Helped someone with research querie… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Catriona (@Catriona_Rae)March 8 2018 at 13:30
Here’s my day so far: dressed toddler, made breakfast, hoovered, sorted clean clothes, put on yet more laundry (its… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kate Shannon (@HolyroodKate)March 8 2018 at 12:35
Make sure you're following @EngenderScot as women across Scotland live tweet their day, raising awareness of all th… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… ZeroTolerance (@ZTScotland)March 8 2018 at 11:29
So happy to see #makingworkvisible is part of the #internationalwomensday convo. Making the creative labour of wome… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… FemAle BrewsterFest (@FemAleFestival)March 8 2018 at 11:29
So it’s 11:15, I've put out a washing, had a chat with one of my favourite women @thebrycekmills, walked the dog, d… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Amanda Park (@Amandafpark)March 8 2018 at 11:21
Back in the office after a good catch-up with @JohnDs_View and prepping 4 mtgs with @GoodladEmma about… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Lucy Mulvagh (@lkmulvagh)March 8 2018 at 11:19
Out of my first meeting with a wonderful woman who's been managing and growing a community group for 30 years. Lots… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kate Joester (@rebelraising)March 8 2018 at 11:16
Paddy works in Castlemilk, and volunteers with @DunkirkRefugees. See her #MakingWorkVisible blog here:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Engender Scotland (@EngenderScot)March 8 2018 at 11:15
First job of the day - working through the 1682 incidents in my database and standardising all the behaviour tags t… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Ashley Dee Paton (@itsashleydee)March 8 2018 at 11:14
Next up: Finishing @EngenderScot response to @scotgov question on how it can best support gender balance in those e… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Emma Trottier (@emmtrott)March 8 2018 at 11:14
Sending personalised invitations for a lunch in May, then first meeting to discuss future campaign projects. Then s… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kirsty Connell-Skinner (@Kirsty_CSk)March 8 2018 at 10:54
Some of what I am attempting #IWD2018 #MakingWorkVisible @theParliamentP peer support circle, clean inbox, enjoying… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Nicola Waterworth (@nicwaterworth)March 8 2018 at 10:54
Absolutely! @DrDMacaskill. In the question of we we value as a society and economically, we must #careaboutcare an… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Angela O'Hagan (@angelao44)March 8 2018 at 10:48
Currently on the train on the way to work. So far I have: looked over lesson prep, sent emails, made sure the cat w… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… laura emanuela (@lauraemanuela92)March 8 2018 at 10:47
Women’s work: And so we persist! #makeworkvisible @irving_lesley #IWD2018 twitter.com/heritagelotter… Dr Marsha Scott (@SWACEO)March 8 2018 at 10:47
Good to see this @skillsdevscot poster in Central Station this #IWD2018 Gender norms, stereotyping and the underval… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Anna Ritchie Allan (@msakrit)March 8 2018 at 10:41
Slow start today because I woke up with earache and a sore throat. The painkillers and three extra hours sleep have… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Ashley Dee Paton (@itsashleydee)March 8 2018 at 10:35
Couldn’t resist mentioning the under representation of women across the transport sector, since I’m speaking about… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… anna richardson (@AnnaLangside)March 8 2018 at 10:22
Love this from @VonnSand tweeting her ordinary day and #MakingWorkVisible. She's an inspirational woman *who can al… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Jules Hillier (@rosylight)March 8 2018 at 10:12
Celebrate women's contribution to the third sector by live tweeting your day #IWD2018 #WomensDay… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Vol Action Scotland (@VA_Scotland)March 8 2018 at 10:12
Now I am sitting down to work on a leadership programme I am running next week for a mining company through… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Lee Chalmers (@leechalmers)March 8 2018 at 09:57
Then I shared a @HuffPostUKPol article I wrote about @theParliamentP & the need to get more women into politics.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Lee Chalmers (@leechalmers)March 8 2018 at 09:55
I also 🎤 got a bag got a bag full of Percy Pigs #messywomen #MakingWorkVisible michellefish (🐚🐠) (@Michellefish89)March 8 2018 at 09:55
After my husband made breakfast for me I watched the @WEP_UK leader give her speech and then took the dog out again… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Lee Chalmers (@leechalmers)March 8 2018 at 09:53
Should really get out for a walk but need to time it around snacks, nappy changes and lunch or it could all go wrong #MakingWorkVisible Kainde Manji (@KaindeManji)March 8 2018 at 09:53
It's #IWD2018 I'm going to be participating in #makingworkvisible tweeting about invisible unpaid labour I do toda… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Remi Harris (@RemiMcHarris)March 8 2018 at 09:40
Bit of time for my own work&study now, while dog naps. Retraining for the fourth time (all self-funded) because I s… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Fiona Firth (@FionaF)March 8 2018 at 09:39
I’m tweeting my working day as part of @EngenderScot ’s project to highlight women’s paid and unpaid work. #MakingWorkVisible Lee Chalmers (@leechalmers)March 8 2018 at 09:39
Before I start my paid work, bit of path clearing, (so much snow still lying in mounds on the pavements) dishes, ma… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Gallus Effie (@FionaFisherSNP)March 8 2018 at 09:37
Today we're attending a shared practice day with colleagues from sister organisations across Edinburgh to mark… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Edinburgh RapeCrisis (@EdinRapeCrisis)March 8 2018 at 09:32
Walked dog, cleared kitchen, sorted laundry, got both kids safely to their educational establishments. Reminded chi… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Fiona Firth (@FionaF)March 8 2018 at 09:32
Everyday my life is made a bit easier by being able to work flexibly. It makes dealing with childcare, family illne… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Anna Ritchie Allan (@msakrit)March 8 2018 at 09:22
Running late but finally out the house and on the way to nursery. It's a beautiful day. Manage to trick son into ru… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Anna Ritchie Allan (@msakrit)March 8 2018 at 09:18
Baby back on the boob and snoozing. Toddler creating havoc with noisy toys and only slightly distracted by CBeebies #MakingWorkVisible Kainde Manji (@KaindeManji)March 8 2018 at 09:18
Oh the irony that I had to do the early breakfast club run to make rescheduled meeting about time use study! #MakingWorkVisible Angela O'Hagan (@angelao44)March 8 2018 at 09:17
Running late but finally out the house and on the way to nursery. It's a beautiful day. Manage to trick son into ru… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Anna Ritchie Allan (@msakrit)March 8 2018 at 09:17
Convo with hubby as he's leaving. He's taking my car and leaving his - has he remembered to leave his car key for me? #MakingWorkVisible Kainde Manji (@KaindeManji)March 8 2018 at 09:16
It's #IWD2018 so I'm going to be participating in #makingworkvisible - talking about invisible labour I conduct tod… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Georgia Grainger | Saoirse Gráinséir (@green_grainger)March 8 2018 at 09:15
Giving the dog her tablets, doing the washing & on hold to dr trying for an appointment while simultaneously monito… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Sarah (@Sarahthoms14)March 8 2018 at 09:15
Happy #IWD2018 to all (with or w/o capes) #MakingWorkVisible #PressForProgress Kirsty Peebles 💭 (@KirstyRegan)March 8 2018 at 09:14
On the train to Gala on my way to a funeral. Emails re end of year invoicing, date checking for potential… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Lily Greenan (@randmhousekpr)March 8 2018 at 09:13
Solidaridad con mis hermanas en España hoy – viva la revolución feminista! #HuelgaFeminista #feministstrike… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Nina Murray (@NomadaEterna)March 8 2018 at 09:12
Upstairs to get kids clothes and sort a load of towels for the washing machine. Hubby wrestles toddler while I dress baby #MakingWorkVisible Kainde Manji (@KaindeManji)March 8 2018 at 09:09
Up at 6 to get toddler ready & now off to work, while Granny (who travelled down yesterday from the Highlands) baby… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Maree Aldam (@maaldam)March 8 2018 at 09:08
Heated up a wheat bag as my husband feels the cold, making more tea, and cutting/shaping continence aids before get… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Lynn Williams (@Carer49)March 8 2018 at 09:08
Long discussion about postponed #WorldBookDay costume w. 6 year old, left school run to husband as I'm heading to… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Suzanne Forup (@backonmybike)March 8 2018 at 09:08
#IWD2018 #MakingWorkVisible Put washing on, did dishes, read a transcript. Still in my pyjamas. Dawn Llewellyn (@DawnLlewellyn)March 8 2018 at 09:07
Like many unpaid #carers, I’ve done way more than 35 hours this week...what you need to do to get access to Carers… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Lynn Williams (@Carer49)March 8 2018 at 09:05
Baby just started on solids so it's a messy business. Anyone know how to get strawberry stains out?… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kainde Manji (@KaindeManji)March 8 2018 at 09:05
For so many years, this was a fav quote: “All mothers are working mothers.” That moved to “most women work; some ge… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Dr Marsha Scott (@SWACEO)March 8 2018 at 09:04
Toddler up early so gave both children breakfast and ate mine while unpacking dishwasher. Toddler rejected his #MakingWorkVisible Kainde Manji (@KaindeManji)March 8 2018 at 09:03
#IWD2018 #MakingWorkVisible Put washing on, washed up dishes, read a transcript. Still in my pyjama as. Dawn Llewellyn (@DawnLlewellyn)March 8 2018 at 09:03
Up at 6.30, third night in row of teething toddler keeping me up all night b'feeding. But today's my day off work s… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Emily Munro (@ellomunro)March 8 2018 at 09:03
Been up most of the night with baby then up again at 6. Showered and changed his nappy then downstairs for breakfast #MakingWorkVisible Kainde Manji (@KaindeManji)March 8 2018 at 09:02
Before running out the door, I threw @jazznikki a list of medical appointments to follow up for the daughter: audio… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kate Joester (@rebelraising)March 8 2018 at 09:01
#MakingWorkVisible is intrinsically linked to #IWD2018 #InternationalWomensDay Women invariably do most of the UNPA… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Allie (@alliomack)March 8 2018 at 09:00
First check-in with my inbox is at 0615. A wee glimpse: Have a meeting on abortion today that colleagues… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2018 at 08:58
No paid work today as on strike. Wishing could attend #USSstrike rally in Edinburgh but kids have chickenpox #MakingWorkVisible Kainde Manji (@KaindeManji)March 8 2018 at 08:58
Leaving for my first meeting from Edinburgh's best prospected bus stop. A little breath in the day.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kate Joester (@rebelraising)March 8 2018 at 08:57
Forgoing morning swim in favour of getting through emails and admin for my voluntary role w @EdinburghCAAT, which c… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kate Nevens (@katenevens)March 8 2018 at 08:53
#MakeWorkVisible 08:30, missing the bus, realising I grabbed socks instead of gloves -again- as I wait for the nex… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Elli Kontorravdis (@EKontorravdis)March 8 2018 at 08:50
Looking forward to a busy day. Dog walked under blue skies this morning and now en route to the office. Dinner made… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Emma Kennedy (@emmalken)March 8 2018 at 08:49
Anyone else #makingworkvisible today? I urge you all to join in ❤️ twitter.com/alysonlaird/st… PhD Women Scotland (@PhdWomenScot)March 8 2018 at 08:47
Grabbing coffee after dragging 5 heavy textbooks up the hill from Glasgow Central to GCU 😰 Now checking in on… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2018 at 08:46
Breakfast sorted, lunch organised, meds out, cat fed. #IWD2018 #MakingWorkVisible Lynn Williams (@Carer49)March 8 2018 at 08:45
#MakeWorkVisible Lights on at 7:10, shower, back-up-cereal, adding cereal to my in mind shopping list -again, expl… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Elli Kontorravdis (@EKontorravdis)March 8 2018 at 08:44
Thought this wee smasher was worth reposting on this, #IWD2018💪 - so far I’ve given our puppy his meds (got his bit… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Pam Duncan-Glancy (@GlasgowPam)March 8 2018 at 08:41
8.39 and everyone is out the house. I’m dropping hubby (a research student) at uni on my way to work which is an ho… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Vonnie Sandlan (@VonnSand)March 8 2018 at 08:40
Only three carriages on the delayed 0830 to Edinburgh from QS. People already standing. I think every day about how… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2018 at 08:40
Was up extra early so could rest a bit after taking my medication to keep epilepsy at bay. Really busy, long day at… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Sarah (@Sarahthoms14)March 8 2018 at 08:39
So far I have: emailed school re: subject choices, fed kids and dog and made packed lunch. #MakingWorkVisible Fiona Firth (@FionaF)March 8 2018 at 08:37
Changed a nappy, changed a bed, put the washing on, cleaned the bathrooms, emptied the dishwasher, read some storie… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Chloë Trew (@chloeawt)March 8 2018 at 08:35
They say the only thing worse than a warm toilet seat is a warm toothbrush, and I’ve just used a warm toothbrush be… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Vonnie Sandlan (@VonnSand)March 8 2018 at 08:35
Normally in the office by now, making tea and sorting emails, but still crawling into Queen Street. Two different… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kirsty Connell-Skinner (@Kirsty_CSk)March 8 2018 at 08:32
After the morning flurry and son to school, am tidying, washing, drying and packing for #ScotLab18 before heading t… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kirsty Peebles 💭 (@KirstyRegan)March 8 2018 at 08:32
Up since 5:30 with toddler, dishes done, breakfast made, nursery run and now to kick off my study day heading to th… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Helen Jackson (@helenisla9)March 8 2018 at 08:31
Was up extra early so could rest a bit after taking my medication to keep epilepsy at bay. Really busy, long day at… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Sarah (@Sarahthoms14)March 8 2018 at 08:31
#MakingWorkVisible busy day for me at @fire_scot HQ, talking about keeping #communities #safe lorraine gillies (@GilliesLorraine)March 8 2018 at 08:30
I've not been in the office for 10 days so need to make sure I've got everything I need for a day of paid work: key… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Anna Ritchie Allan (@msakrit)March 8 2018 at 08:30
8.26am Son is away to school as Alex Rider, daughter is taking the cheat route and going as a Muggle. Youngest is g… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Vonnie Sandlan (@VonnSand)March 8 2018 at 08:28
Cleaning the home isn’t just for women, but it’s still women that take responsibility for the majority of household… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… humblestuff (@humblestuff)March 8 2018 at 08:21
I usually start work on the train. A few emails, plan the day, maybe read a report. #MakeWorkVisible #IWD2018 Suzanne Motherwell (@SMotherwell)March 8 2018 at 08:18
#MakingWorkVisible I got my 6YO up, dressed and breakfasted. Once I take her to school, I'll spend the day running… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Dignified Scrawl ✍ (@dignifiedscrawl)March 8 2018 at 08:15
Grabbing five minutes’ peace between the making breakfast rush and the shouting about shoes rush. Just another scho… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… anna richardson (@AnnaLangside)March 8 2018 at 08:15
Kitchen cleaned, laundry folded, life admin on commute - and now to work. #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2018 twitter.com/EngenderScot/s… Jo O'Leary (@JoOLeary)March 8 2018 at 08:15
Hurray for #MakeWorkVisible! It is what my dissertation play is all about. Ellie Warr (@elliewarr)March 8 2018 at 08:10
#makeworkvisible so been up since 5.30ish sorting blogposts and media quotes for @Women5050 for the this week. (Sur… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Talat Yaqoob (@talatyaqoob)March 8 2018 at 08:09
Time to wake up my son, who unusually hasn't woken up yet. I can't help noticing this never happens at the weekend.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Anna Ritchie Allan (@msakrit)March 8 2018 at 08:08
Happy #IWD2018 Sisters! Visit @EngenderScot #MakeWorkVisible Suzanne Motherwell (@SMotherwell)March 8 2018 at 08:08
8.06am and I have just loudly been informed that World Book Day - postponed last week due to the snow - has been re… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Vonnie Sandlan (@VonnSand)March 8 2018 at 08:06
I eat my breakfast on the train and read whatever novel I’m currently reading. Today’s is a good fit for #iwd2018… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kirsty Connell-Skinner (@Kirsty_CSk)March 8 2018 at 08:06
#MakingWorkVisible Since I mentioned the daughter's medication, it seems only fair to show you the daughter. She's… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kate Joester (@rebelraising)March 8 2018 at 08:01
On a Thursday I leave my (physical) mum duties at the door. I rely on husband to get toddler organised this am, chi… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2018 at 07:55
Happy #IWD2018, yet again on #makingworkvisible I have a day off...it has made me more aware of the workers who are… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Really Ely (@Really_Ely)March 8 2018 at 07:52
#makingworkvisible starting the day with a 30min commute and two 15 min walks. Little toddler was up at 6.30am so d… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2018 at 07:48
Up at 5.40 to feed the cat, get ready for work and walk to the train station. I’m the main earner, so it makes more… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kirsty Connell-Skinner (@Kirsty_CSk)March 8 2018 at 07:40
Just put load of laundry on and washed last nights dishes #makingworkvisible Angus Women's Aid (@aware30)March 8 2018 at 07:40
Women bear the majority of mental load for household and reproductive labour. This is so relevant to… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2018 at 07:39
First job this morning: making up the week's medication for my daughter. Then do the prescription request for anyth… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Kate Joester (@rebelraising)March 8 2018 at 07:38
Emails on walk in: - landlady to arrange a boiler quote - bunny foster agency to arrange visit - draft email for cl… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Alys (@alysmumford)March 8 2018 at 07:35
Fed this beauty. Cleaned up the mess the beauty made in her eagerness to get fed. #MakingWorkVisible Alys (@alysmumford)March 8 2018 at 07:30
Waking up in London for a full day of meetings here. Packing bags for home and organising papers for three meetings… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Carla McCormack (@carlamccormack)March 8 2018 at 07:30
Check that devices are charged and realise my Surface needs plugged in. This isn’t as vital for me as people who do… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2018 at 07:26
Ever wondered what it's like to run Scotland's feminist membership organisation? Our director @EmmaRitch is live-tw… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Engender Scotland (@EngenderScot)March 8 2018 at 07:24
Off to get my lovely husband up..every morning involves getting him washed in bed & dressed, helping him to get up,… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Lynn Williams (@Carer49)March 8 2018 at 07:21
My ironing pile has been annoying me all week so taking a few minutes to try and knock it down a bit. Hope to finis… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2018 at 07:19
I’m also still sorting uniforms, getting breakfast, doing the school run, thinking about what’s for tea, and then r… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Dr Vikki Turbine (@VikTurbine)March 8 2018 at 07:13
On #InternationalWomensDay I’m on #USSstrike. #Day 9. Usually I’d be writing, teaching & presenting on IWD. Withdr… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Dr Vikki Turbine (@VikTurbine)March 8 2018 at 07:11
Just put a load of washing on because if I don’t it’ll likely still be there when I get back from my weekend in Sou… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Caron Lindsay #FBPE (@caronmlindsay)March 8 2018 at 07:03
The morning email briefings are starting to arrive and this from @politicoeurope captures the up and downsides of… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2018 at 07:03
Unload the dishwasher that my partner put on last night and make breakfast. Catch the end of @ERSScotland director… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2018 at 06:45
I’ve got a bit more discretionary time this morning because my first meeting is at 10am in @EngenderScot’s office i… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2018 at 06:34
I've been selected to share a photos for @EngenderScot #Makingworkvisible project, showcasing the varied work & rol… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… Winnie Courtene-Jones (@WinnieCJ)March 2 2018 at 08:58
#MakingWorkVisible in 2017 was a fantastic way of showing how much unpaid labour women do - make sure you get invol… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… ZeroTolerance (@ZTScotland)February 23 2018 at 12:38
Loved yesterday's #makeworkvisible campaign by @EngenderScot. I felt connected to something and so often I feel isolated and unimportant. Catherine Grosvenor (@puregreathunter)March 9 2017 at 09:35
And so the needle returns to the start of the song and another day begins... #MakingWorkVisible everyday #IWD alliballibee (@alliballibee21)March 9 2017 at 07:58
Announcing on #IWD2017 that I am a candidate for #Council17 #WomensVoices #makeworkvisible Margaret Young (@penguinos99)March 8 2017 at 22:54
Still wearing red, still working, still #MakingWorkVisible this #InternationalWomensDay Emma Bolger (@bolger_emma)March 8 2017 at 22:07
Ticking off all the things I've done on @todoist & trying to ignore the 100s left #notenoughhoursintheday #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 Kirsten Izatt (@kosmickirsten)March 8 2017 at 21:54
is anyone else trying to write up a #makeworkvisible post and getting overwhelmed by everything they have to do in… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Kate MacDonald (@prawnjolras)March 8 2017 at 21:50
My friend is freelance writer, feminist mother of 2 & campaigner AND has her shit together enough to send me this!… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Alys Mumford (@alysmumford)March 8 2017 at 21:18
Assisting the household's resident chartered engineer in trying to salvage a last minute school project… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… anna richardson (@AnnaLangside)March 8 2017 at 21:15
#MakingWorkVisible Bathed snot filled child and read bedtime Harry Potter, texting friends about weekend & arranging play date for him. Di Cameron (@dimessage)March 8 2017 at 21:12
This Afternoon - received delivery of hen feed, tended hens, cooked, cleaned, helped piano practice, perpetual childcare #MakingWorkVisible Ann McG (@_Snowdrops_)March 8 2017 at 21:11
#MakingWorkVisible pt3: late home from work but time to help dd wash hair, get ready for bed, read her new book, un… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Helen Speirs (@SpeirsH)March 8 2017 at 21:11
6.30am yoga, schoolrun, work, meet kids from school, parents night, make dinner, sons drum lesson, grocery shop, cleaning😴#MakingWorkVisible Lindsey Scott (@McScottyDesign)March 8 2017 at 21:04
packed lunches x3 all completely different,with dire consequences if any of the component parts are given to wrong… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… anna richardson (@AnnaLangside)March 8 2017 at 20:47
#makingworkvisible I shudder to think of the mess I made when changing Taylor earlier. Everywhere! Bag was equipped. Mum was not. LoriHughes (@LoriHughes1987)March 8 2017 at 20:47
I remember learning about emotional labour + the triple shift in a-level sociology then going home and seeing it clearly #MakingWorkVisible Crécy (@crecyjanina)March 8 2017 at 20:23
The #MakingWorkVisible hashtag is great. At first I thought, 'what I've done today isn't worth tweeting about, it's not work, just life' Kate Shannon (@HolyroodKate)March 8 2017 at 20:06
#makeworkvisible and I think my working day is over - baby sleeping with little drama, house tidied, waiting on husband to make dinner... Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2017 at 19:47
#InternationalWomensDay #makeworkvisible I still have mother guilt! Gender norms are powerful. They hurt. Sharon Jackson (@438sharon)March 8 2017 at 19:32
#MakingWorkVisible get up, get ready, get kids ready 4 school, go to work, come home, pick up kids, take DD to practice, cook, dishes, iron speak_up (@greenmoonstars)March 8 2017 at 19:28
Women hit hardest by #austerity - bearing the brunt of social security cuts & picking up slack from public service… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Engender Scotland (@EngenderScot)March 8 2017 at 16:56
Making veg invisible so the pesky kids might actually eat some of it. #MakingWorkVisible anna richardson (@AnnaLangside)March 8 2017 at 16:49
My city cut school librarians from the budget years ago. Guess who fills in to ensure kids don't miss out?… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Golda M (@HeartofGolda)March 8 2017 at 16:49
Squeezing in 5 minute break at work to call @phonecoop (can recommend!) about replacing broken phone. #makingworkvisible Alys Mumford (@alysmumford)March 8 2017 at 16:47
Deviated from dog walking route to go via cash machine & get money for our home ed trip tomorrow. #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 Kirsten Izatt (@kosmickirsten)March 8 2017 at 16:46
#MakingWorkVisible Impromptu visit home after @swbg comments on #Budget2017 Grabbed lunch,started paid work again before after school run. Angela O'Hagan (@angelao44)March 8 2017 at 16:43
Volunteering to lead a 7 mile walk round a wind farm. #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 Margaret Young (@penguinos99)March 8 2017 at 16:36
Walking dog and listening to @GuiltFemPod 😊 #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 Kirsten Izatt (@kosmickirsten)March 8 2017 at 16:24
#MakingWorkVisible Grabbing PhD time when I can today, 1.5hrs writing completed at Costa while baby napped. I do most of my work at night 😒 Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2017 at 15:20
Baby interrupts my work on blog post to do poo. #IWD2017 #MakingWorkVisible #glamourousladynovelist Catherine Grosvenor (@puregreathunter)March 8 2017 at 14:44
Heading home after busy morning expressing, organising childcare, 2hour commute, Policy Committee, working lunch #makeworkvisible Shly Ogilvie (@SOshlys)March 8 2017 at 14:25
We had 4 fantastic women volunteering their time to support the Buggy Walk! @PathsforAll @activestirling1 #IWD2017 #MakeWorkVisible Jane-Claire Judson (@JCJudson)March 8 2017 at 14:18
At @RCCGlasgow so far today 19 apps, drop in busy as ever & too many calls to count. Still got evening drop in to come! #MakingWorkVisible @GRCCManager (@GCRCCManager)March 8 2017 at 14:11
Letting pooch out, giving him his snack & starting usual daily worry there's not enough time (before 4 & before ⚰️)… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Heather (@betamother)March 8 2017 at 14:08
Nipping into the post office after quick call to my mum to check she's ok with kids. #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 Kirsten Izatt (@kosmickirsten)March 8 2017 at 14:06
Got #BoldJoff ready for dayservice, packed his gubbins for 2 day respite break, canvassing for SNP, laundry & makin… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Fiona Fisher (@FionaFisherSNP)March 8 2017 at 14:06
Making a list of things I plan to do today to copy and paste cos I don't have time to live tweet 😂😂 #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 Kirsten Izatt (@kosmickirsten)March 8 2017 at 13:53
Traveling for work and taking the family with me so my wee one knows that parenting and work aren't mutually exclus… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Emma Bolger (@bolger_emma)March 8 2017 at 13:48
Well earned coffee stop! Discussions incl moving onto solid food, Baby & Mum sleep challenges & how we keep ourselv… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Jane-Claire Judson (@JCJudson)March 8 2017 at 13:40
#MakingWorkVisible So far? Pre-work: Housework & cat. Paid: Sys admin, proofreading, graphic design, workflow management. Lunch: Food shop. Lindsay Ashford (@ssiah_a)March 8 2017 at 13:17
Started paid work at 8:15am. 2 meetngs down, 2 to go; and 64 unread emails still to process. #MakingWorkVisible Suzanne Motherwell (@SMotherwell)March 8 2017 at 12:57
Number of students for whom I'm not personal tutor yet have provided additional pastoral care, before lunch: 4 #MakingWorkVisible tara thomson (@situationniste)March 8 2017 at 12:54
#MakingWorkVisible Put on radio to hear #Budget but just heard a foul wall of male suits braying at each other so switched it off again. Di Cameron (@dimessage)March 8 2017 at 12:51
Catch up on day so far: student emails, admin, event planning, packing, working out where I'm travelling to #MakingWorkVisible #academia Emma Bolger (@bolger_emma)March 8 2017 at 12:50
Just realised it's lunchtime. Tempted to skip it but have huge to-do list of voluntary @EdinburghGreens tasks scheduled #MakingWorkVisible Alys Mumford (@alysmumford)March 8 2017 at 12:50
Wee spot of lunch and a watch of #Budget2017. Not holding out much hope for gender analysis or women's equality.… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2017 at 12:49
#MakingWorkVisible Made 5 minute lunch stir frying literally everything in fridge that needed eating plus shrimp pa… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Di Cameron (@dimessage)March 8 2017 at 12:49
Back from work trip to Iceland less than 24 hours, now on way to Leeds for The National Career Development Awards 2017 #MakingWorkVisible Emma Bolger (@bolger_emma)March 8 2017 at 12:46
Quick chat with colleague Catriona about feminist governance training for the next intake of @EngenderScot board members. #MakingWorkVisible Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2017 at 12:42
Caring for the elderly when they need a little help with personal care #PetsNeedCareToo #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 Margaret Young (@penguinos99)March 8 2017 at 12:33
#MakingWorkVisible so far today: hoovering, getting 7yo ready, walking to school, then the work I'm actually paid for. Now lunch. #IWD2017 Helen Speirs (@SpeirsH)March 8 2017 at 12:30
#MakingWorkVisible is trending and I love it. 2 washloads, grocery shop and a 5 k run. Now about to do paid work! ProperCLGoodtimes (@goodallsix)March 8 2017 at 12:19
This morning - 3h housework, 1h tutoring, 1h community meeting, 45min fault reporting, 1h cooking, perpetual child care #MakingWorkVisible Ann McG (@_Snowdrops_)March 8 2017 at 12:13
#MakingWorkVisible One of those days when body & mind are working against me & work feels like an unclimbable mountain. One of those days... Gillian Loomes (@LoomesGill)March 8 2017 at 11:28
Invisible work like caring is disproportionately performed by women. Here are some responses about care from our… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Engender Scotland (@EngenderScot)March 8 2017 at 10:53
Pieces for @libdemvoice written and edited in amongst making sure family is fed and medicated #Makingworkvisible Caron Lindsay (@caronmlindsay)March 8 2017 at 10:48
Walked for an hour to help baby nap, went for shopping, now doing some PhD work while baby sleeps 🙌 #MakingWorkVisible Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2017 at 10:48
#MakingWorkVisible @WiSEResearch team meeting before #Budget2017 analysis as @swbg @BBCScotland Angela O'Hagan (@angelao44)March 8 2017 at 10:47
#MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 took down dry laundry, put away in drawers and put new load on in washing machine. Di Cameron (@dimessage)March 8 2017 at 10:42
#MakingWorkVisible Got up. Tweeted about #Autism. Did physio. Stressed re tiredness & brain fog. Reading draft of #PhD writing so far. Gillian Loomes (@LoomesGill)March 8 2017 at 10:37
Fed, bathed & medicated sick son, cooked lunch (today & tomorrow's) for work. Off to day job late but I'll get ther… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… sally miranda (@sallymiranda)March 8 2017 at 10:33
Today I will plan evaluation for client, and also shepherd small boys in every room. #MakingWorkVisible… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Northern Star (@NorthernStar)March 8 2017 at 10:28
2 breastfeeds, 2 nappies, 1 nap, washing on, dishes done, now work emails whilst entertaining baby #maternityleave #makeworkvisible #IWD2017 Maree Aldam (@maaldam)March 8 2017 at 10:21
Speaking of coffee, here's what some of the respondents to our #MakingWorkVisible survey said they'd be doing betwe… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Engender Scotland (@EngenderScot)March 8 2017 at 10:17
Library group - all women with the babies & toddlers, no men. #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 Rachel Phillips (@RacheP2410)March 8 2017 at 10:11
Working from home so hanging out washing while waiting for the kettle and mulling over PR strategy for forthcoming call #MakingWorkVisible Kirsten Hogg (@KirstenHogg)March 8 2017 at 10:10
2 breastfeeds, 2 nappies, 1 nap, cuddles, games, washing on, dishes done, now on work emails. #maternityleave #makeworkvisible #IWD2017 Maree Aldam (@maaldam)March 8 2017 at 10:06
#MakingWorkVisible working on some edits to @GCC_SNP #council17 manifesto #forglasgow this morning. 3 policies to highlight on #IWD2017: Susan Aitken (@SusaninLangside)March 8 2017 at 10:05
Wrote handover for colleague, compiled refugee women blog. Not meant to work today but had to cos at course yesterd… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Rachel Hamada (@rachelhamada)March 8 2017 at 10:04
Before paid work also - deescalating a toddler tantrum, coloring in, clothing, toothbrushing, planning childcare #MakingWorkVisible Dr Vikki Turbine (@VikTurbine)March 8 2017 at 10:03
Got kid to school well fed & dressed, ran to docs to pick up prescription, did dishes,took rubbish out (no pics no time) #MakingWorkVisible Rachel Hamada (@rachelhamada)March 8 2017 at 10:02
No childcare so taking annual leave. Looking after 3 <5, sorting kids' #cysticfibrosis meds & physio, nursery drop off... #MakingWorkVisible Joanna Barrett (@Joanna_Barrett)March 8 2017 at 10:00
So far: got up, fed and played with toddler, stopped toddler doing 57 dangerous things, taken her to nursery, got to work #MakingWorkVisible Kate Shannon (@HolyroodKate)March 8 2017 at 09:47
#MakingWorkVisible phoned husband before I was even able to shower, supported him, reassured him, verbalised my love for him Morv (@Morvalicious)March 8 2017 at 09:41
#MakingWorkVisible disciplined kids which I hate doing,made them laugh, listened to them, reassured eldest at preschool, show my love Morv (@Morvalicious)March 8 2017 at 09:40
#MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 put dishwasher cleaner in and set it running, tidy away breakfast stuff, bring bin in, do actual paid work. Di Cameron (@dimessage)March 8 2017 at 09:39
Trying to work out how to manage workload for 2017/18 which is currently 4x as many days as I have to do it in. #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 Sarah (@Sarahthoms14)March 8 2017 at 09:28
The 21st century in my household, and why we need a general women's strike #MakingWorkVisible #womensday tara thomson (@situationniste)March 8 2017 at 09:18
#MakingWorkVisible also: played kitchens, made shopping list, called builder, had Very Serious Conversation with toddler about potty use. Rebecca Ingram (@beccajingram)March 8 2017 at 09:11
On this day we exist, make our work visible, make violations of our rights visible. #MakeWorkVisible… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Elli Kontorravdis (@EKontorravdis)March 8 2017 at 09:10
Not yet in office, but am doing emails and checking in with the official report of yesterday's #iwd17 @scotparl deb… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2017 at 09:10
Mums of kids with disabilities/heath conditions #MakingWorkVisible : physio appt with the daughter today. There's always something. Kate Joester (@rebelraising)March 8 2017 at 09:05
#MakingWorkVisible 3 nappies changed including one full outfit change, banana mashed, fed, cleaned, dishwasher loaded, 4 breastfeeds so far Rebecca Ingram (@beccajingram)March 8 2017 at 09:05
#makingworkvisible Hit snooze and laid in bed thinking about how to find money for seminar on children and coercive control @EngenderScot Dr Marsha Scott (@SWACEO)March 8 2017 at 09:00
Just completed emergency laundry - one of the monthly joys of being a woman. (I lie, there's no joy in it.) #MakingWorkVisible Michele (@Public_Pers)March 8 2017 at 08:42
Before I left I had to hunt my glasses (which are hard to find without them on) and then double-check I had everyth… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2017 at 08:33
#MakingWorkVisible 8:32am: breakfast made; baby washed&dressed; kitchen cleaned; phonecall to @fgillo10; finally ma… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2017 at 08:33
Halfway through my commute which started on my bike at 7am #makeworkvisible Really Ely (@Really_Ely)March 8 2017 at 08:33
#MakingWorkVisible read 8 books w 3yr old, emptied dishwasher, put on a washing, made dinner. All before 'work'. @EngenderScot #IWD2017 Kirsten Hogg (@KirstenHogg)March 8 2017 at 08:31
Supervising kids' toothbrushingx3.I made those teeth from my own flesh and blood, I'm damn well going to take care of them. #makeworkvisible anna richardson (@AnnaLangside)March 8 2017 at 08:30
dishwasher unloaded, clothes washed, cat & partner w/ broken elbow (!) fed & off for day promoting #equality… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Tam O'Neil (@tamoneil)March 8 2017 at 08:29
5yo needed cuddles from 6.30am, starting her day secure and loved gives her confidence. #makeworkvisible #iwd anna richardson (@AnnaLangside)March 8 2017 at 08:28
Commute begun, after a domestic briefing with sleepy @pktgp that takes in schedules, dinner plans and life admin. #MakeWorkVisible Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2017 at 08:25
#MakingWorkVisible so far... chased kid into shower, made 2 lunches, made 2 breakfasts, chased kid out to school, put a washing on... Sonia Leal (@nahuenleal)March 8 2017 at 08:25
At @EngenderScot to sort through new #MakingWorkVisible survey entries/blogs/tweets & finalise website for launch later #meta #ooooh #IWD Alys Mumford (@alysmumford)March 8 2017 at 08:24
Bus 123 is missing in action in Walthamstow this morning... Maybe she's on strike... #IWD2017 #MakingWorkVisible Nina Murray (@NomadaEterna)March 8 2017 at 08:14
So..Im making my parents, who I am a carer for, some breakfast then running off to work at @EquateScotland #makingworkvisible Talat Yaqoob (@talatyaqoob)March 8 2017 at 07:17
#makingworkvisible First thing is dosing snotty child with Calpol. Di Cameron (@dimessage)March 8 2017 at 07:17
On bus starting my 4.5 hour round trip commute to office, trying not to get travel sick doing business planning #MakingWorkVisible #IWD2017 Sarah (@Sarahthoms14)March 8 2017 at 07:02
It's #InternationalWomensDay and I'm going to be #MakingWorkVisible. Task 1: Give this happy baby breakfast 😊and ha… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2017 at 06:39
Checking the @EngenderScot Slack and my to-do list for today. #MakingWorkVisible Emma Ritch (@EmmaRitch)March 8 2017 at 06:33
Today & every day women do work which is undervalued or invisible. We'll be #MakingWorkVisible - help us by live-tweeting your day! #IWD2017 Engender Scotland (@EngenderScot)March 8 2017 at 00:06
Off to bed after loooong evening of voluntary campaign admin, overtime work & supporting friends & comrades. #makingworkvisible #IWD2017 Alys Mumford (@alysmumford)March 7 2017 at 23:58
On #IWD2017 I will be working from home which involves balancing PhD research with caring for my toddler... challenging 😝 #makingworkvisible Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 7 2017 at 21:59
Looking forward to following this #. Hoping some friends will join in :) #makingworkvisible twitter.com/engenderscot/s… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 7 2017 at 21:43
Tomorrow for #IWD2017 we'll be #makingworkvisible - live-tweet your paid, voluntary, care & domestic work on the # (or DM us for anonymity) Engender Scotland (@EngenderScot)March 7 2017 at 18:19
Shout out to @EngenderScot survey on #MakingWorkVisible in #IWD2017 debate by @AlisonJohnstone twitter.com/SWCwomen/statu… Rachel Heydecker (@RHeydecker)March 7 2017 at 16:14
What will you be doing on #IWD2017? @EngenderScot are asking women that question #MakingWorkVisible twitter.com/EngenderScot/s… SWC (@SWCwomen)March 6 2017 at 14:10
From @EngenderScot: Women! What will *you* be doing on March 8th this year? Fill out our #MakingWorkVisible survey surveymonkey.co.uk/r/makingworkvi… Lucy Mulvagh (@lkmulvagh)March 5 2017 at 17:55
