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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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Family dinner time. Lots of chat about different types of noodles & explaining that Mama ate Spätzle like we’re hav… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sarah R G (@SarahRGal)March 8 2023 at 18:10
Work finished for the day and off out to meet my little daughter for some dinner. Lots to catch up on when I get h… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2023 at 17:51
5.30pm Pop a micro meal in micro for middle one as he's hungry and tired after coming in from work. Remind the A… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray 🧡 (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2023 at 17:34
Gave teen some support on some school work (design stuff) and made sure son and his dad had info for his table top… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anne McCormack (@anniemac76)March 8 2023 at 17:29
On dot of five, was served my dinner by loving partner as he knows I have a busy evening ahead. Answered… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anne McCormack (@anniemac76)March 8 2023 at 17:27
Made another cuppa. While kettle boiled did a quick trip around the house collecting dirty washing and turning ligh… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anne McCormack (@anniemac76)March 8 2023 at 17:25
Finished off design project and emailed collegaues and set up docs and files for next one. Went to pick up son afte… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anne McCormack (@anniemac76)March 8 2023 at 17:23
#MakeWorkVisible Paid work day finished. Now final expressing while updating community council website, then starti… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… KVincent (@KVincent7)March 8 2023 at 17:22
Work done, may the battle of dinner commence! #WomensDay #MakingWorkVisible @EngenderScot Kirsty McKechnie (@frogpal)March 8 2023 at 17:22
A wee response to the @EngenderScot ask for today. My #InternationalWomensDay has been spent at the beach, at my de… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Policy Geek (@PolicyScot)March 8 2023 at 17:21
Heading into the trickiest bit of the day. Because of my husband's commute, it's always me on nursery pickup and te… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Mona Vaghefian (@mvaghefian)March 8 2023 at 17:16
5.10pm Pay the car tax. File the rest of family's admin post today. #MakingWorkVisible Clare MacGillivray 🧡 (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2023 at 17:11
Mostly done, just a few to go. Campaigning to get a woman's health expert onto Edinburgh City Council tomorrow, an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Lucy HunterBlackburn (@LucyHunterB)March 8 2023 at 17:08
5pm Chat with a woman about flexible working and the misogyny of her employer forcing women back to work in office… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray 🧡 (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2023 at 17:00
Meanwhile I'm hearing all about the class trip to the local library this morning, which Daddy (& some mums) joined… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Tinkslou (@tinkslou)March 8 2023 at 16:48
Home before 5, tagging out on childcare but trying to catch up on some @Girlguiding admin before our unit meeting t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Tinkslou (@tinkslou)March 8 2023 at 16:46
But sometimes mama cuddles are what’s needed! #MakingWorkVisible Sarah R G (@SarahRGal)March 8 2023 at 16:46
4.30pm Back from post office and bought a few snacks so the family can eat. Signing off paid work for the day… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray 🧡 (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2023 at 16:45
Multi-tasking - think I’m meant to be good at this! Do have support of husband though so he’s dealing with any si… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sarah R G (@SarahRGal)March 8 2023 at 16:42
Bashed through some tasks earlier, then did a bit of multi-tasking 😆 - peeling veg for the kids tea while listening… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Mona Vaghefian (@mvaghefian)March 8 2023 at 16:19
On my regular Weds afternoon shift at @oneworldshop #Edinburgh #FairtradeFortnight #MakingWorkVisible #IWD23 Moira Dunworth (@moiradunworth)March 8 2023 at 16:18
4pm Feel like I've frittered the day doing wee bitty jobs and I'm still catching up on emails after (I count up),… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray 🧡 (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2023 at 15:59
Want to find out more about why we're we're charting the unpaid & invisible work done by women in ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿? Check ou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Engender (@EngenderScot)March 8 2023 at 15:57
Scoping out venues for exciting things to come. 👀 #MakingWorkVisible Elena Soper (@elenasoper)March 8 2023 at 15:36
1 ish Rouse the youngest, then take him to an apt. Good chat in the car reminding us that love is everything.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray 🧡 (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2023 at 15:23
12pm Lovely email saying I'm featured in the paper about inspiring women for #InternationalWomensDay I'm lucky t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray 🧡 (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2023 at 15:23
9.00am Catch up call about housing rights, carrying out a human rights monitoring study to support a community grou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Clare MacGillivray 🧡 (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2023 at 15:23
7.50am Up late this morning and answering texts before I'm out of bed to set up day #MakingWorkVisible Clare MacGillivray 🧡 (@Clare_MacG)March 8 2023 at 15:23
Another rush for the train, this time I made it. Now waiting on the eldest to get out of school, then it will be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sarah R G (@SarahRGal)March 8 2023 at 15:21
3pm &it’s been a busy few hours. My mum’s hung the washing, @DigitalSneeze made lunch&toddler had a nap. I had a pr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Cally Fox McKay (@CallyFoxMcKay)March 8 2023 at 15:10
Always an absolute delight to visit @womenslibrary, even more so when it's to take some time out to breathe and be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Elena Soper (@elenasoper)March 8 2023 at 14:52
The irony of not being able to meaningfully participate in the #MakingWorkVisible movement because I feel like I ba… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Tanya Rhodes (@tanyadrhodes)March 8 2023 at 14:47
Linking @EngenderScot's theme for #IWD2023... I left thinking about how women's unpaid and invisible work is used… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Lucy (@lucyhughhugh)March 8 2023 at 14:04
#MakeWorkVisible 2pm, expressing again, eating sandwich while publishing the dashboard, then diving into the databa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… KVincent (@KVincent7)March 8 2023 at 14:04
Lunchtime! Don’t worry, I threw food at the wean (age12) during 5 minutes between meetings earlier. Now to eat lunc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kirsty McKechnie (@frogpal)March 8 2023 at 14:03
And up to date with a quick lunch and chat (mainly about crazy children) while catching up on school updates and th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Tinkslou (@tinkslou)March 8 2023 at 13:42
12pm - taking an early lunch as meeting Rosie and @jcullinane86 for dinner later since we have a wee evening to our… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2023 at 13:42
Anyone else find that while at work a part of their brain is constantly thinking about their children? Checked th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sarah R G (@SarahRGal)March 8 2023 at 13:41
Lunch time, made two separate dinners and a pot of soup, did the dishes and put them away. Has lunch now back to my… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Rosemary McGowan (@RosemaryMcGow18)March 8 2023 at 13:40
lunch break: made a dentist's appointment for my dad and called him for a chat, made lunch for me and teen. replied… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anne McCormack (@anniemac76)March 8 2023 at 13:32
Our son is now having his second nap so I’m taking the chance to have a coffee while thinking about what we will al… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Prof Valerie Egdell (@valerie_egdell)March 8 2023 at 13:30
I’m phasing back from mat leave and Wednesdays are my day at home with our son. So far we’ve had breakfast, played,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Prof Valerie Egdell (@valerie_egdell)March 8 2023 at 13:28
‘Day’ started just after midnight when I was woken by our son who wanted milk and a cuddle. He slept in our bed for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Prof Valerie Egdell (@valerie_egdell)March 8 2023 at 13:26
I don’t live in Scotland anymore but I am still taking part in #MakingWorkVisible @EngenderScot to highlight women’… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Prof Valerie Egdell (@valerie_egdell)March 8 2023 at 13:25
Quick stop for an IWD treat yo self lunch. #MakingWorkVisible Elena Soper (@elenasoper)March 8 2023 at 13:04
Quick pit stop for lunch. Congrulating Monday me for batch cooking a huge pot of soup/ stew but already worrying ab… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Mona Vaghefian (@mvaghefian)March 8 2023 at 13:02
A great panel event around being successful in business as a woman, as an entrepreneur, as a leader. Left thinking… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Elena Soper (@elenasoper)March 8 2023 at 12:46
Anyone else find that while at work a part of their brain is constantly thinking about their children? Checked th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sarah R G (@SarahRGal)March 8 2023 at 12:24
In the office by 0830, and heads down (except for a quick cuppa) to get up to date on what I missed yesterday, all… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Tinkslou (@tinkslou)March 8 2023 at 12:22
Wrong time of year but women bear brunt of Christmas prep & food plus pressure for everything to be just perfect de… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Caron Lindsay 🔶 🇺🇦ðŸ³ï¸âš§ï¸ðŸ³ï¸ðŸŒˆðŸ‡ªðŸ‡º (@caronmlindsay)March 8 2023 at 12:21
Quick dash out to stock up on some essentials in case Snowmageddon hits. Had to rest in car as I was so knackered.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Caron Lindsay 🔶 🇺🇦ðŸ³ï¸âš§ï¸ðŸ³ï¸ðŸŒˆðŸ‡ªðŸ‡º (@caronmlindsay)March 8 2023 at 12:15
IT'S HERE! The amazing YWL Fife have launched their project today on how to create safe, inclusive and welcoming co… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Elena Soper (@elenasoper)March 8 2023 at 12:14
Although being in Geneva is not part of the job every day, countless hours of women's work have went into presentin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Lucy Miller (@lucy___miller)March 8 2023 at 11:49
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! There is lots going on including @EngenderScot #MakeWorkVisible campaign today. A… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Action on Prejudice (@AoP_Scotland)March 8 2023 at 11:43
Back home with some antibiotics. Mum has taken toddler outside to fill the bird feeders so I might manage a short n… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Cally Fox McKay (@CallyFoxMcKay)March 8 2023 at 11:39
On the train to London, reviewing documents, answering emails, and generally plotting with my senior male colleague… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kirsty Connell-Skinner (@Kirsty_CSk)March 8 2023 at 11:18
I'm currently on maternity leave with my third child and today I'm starting my journey as a breast milk donor. Over… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Emma Bolger (@bolger_emma)March 8 2023 at 11:16
Next up is the #IWD2023 Speaker Session launch at Vega celebrating some amazing women in business. It is BRIGHT in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Elena Soper (@elenasoper)March 8 2023 at 11:02
Project meeting done, nice to have a plan of what projects are coming my way. Little list forming of things to do a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anne McCormack (@anniemac76)March 8 2023 at 11:00
#MakingWorkVisible Morning break. Make coffee and porridge for self and partner, change out laundry and prep breast… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… KVincent (@KVincent7)March 8 2023 at 10:59
Arrived at @ScotParl - love this view. Here to discuss a whole range of issues affecting the families we support.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Mona Vaghefian (@mvaghefian)March 8 2023 at 10:49
Both my partner and I are in relatively well paid jobs, otherwise childcare would be prohibitive. Saying that I am… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Rebecca Hewer is ON STRIKE (@BecksHewer)March 8 2023 at 10:41
Before starting work I paid my daughter's monthly nursery fee. We pay £1075 a month for 4 days a week. The governme… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Rebecca Hewer is ON STRIKE (@BecksHewer)March 8 2023 at 10:41
📣 Head over to @EngenderScot's page this #IWD2023 to see women live-tweeting their days, highlighting the paid & un… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… The Young Women's Movement (@youngwomenscot)March 8 2023 at 10:40
Joining friends as part of #IWD2023 in #MakingWorkVisible while sitting down for 1st cuppa break -2 hrs work & 1.5h… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sarah Robertson (@YLSSarahRobbo)March 8 2023 at 10:37
Quick break from work before I go into a meeting to grab a drink, push buttons on the washing machine, check the we… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kirsty McKechnie (@frogpal)March 8 2023 at 10:34
👓You don't need a pair of magic glasses to see that everyday women's work is undervalued & unseen. This #IWD2023 we… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Engender (@EngenderScot)March 8 2023 at 10:34
#MakingWorkVisible 10am, the wee prisoner has been parolled and taken to get his second breakfast, so I can now foc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… KVincent (@KVincent7)March 8 2023 at 10:08
My mum has arrived so I can nip out for a GP appt. She’s on toddler taming while I take some relaxation time in the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Cally Fox McKay (@CallyFoxMcKay)March 8 2023 at 10:04
I tag in and help with dressing and the all important hairdressing, while keeping an eye on where my car share is e… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Tinkslou (@tinkslou)March 8 2023 at 09:59
This is my first week of reduced hours at work to support our little home squad a bit more, and I'm in the office t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Tinkslou (@tinkslou)March 8 2023 at 09:59
So I've been up since half past 6 but am only now getting 2 mins to #MakingWorkVisible on #InternationalWomensDay Tinkslou (@tinkslou)March 8 2023 at 09:59
After drop offs a mad rush to the train which I missed! Next one was delayed so I had time to go get my first cuppa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sarah R G (@SarahRGal)March 8 2023 at 09:58
9:20am - first coffee of the day and into the office 😊 Good to catch up with colleagues and be able to get work don… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2023 at 09:54
Home for 8.58 and check @broke_not emails. Start work for @Storlann at 9. Check emails and do a to do list remember… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anne McCormack (@anniemac76)March 8 2023 at 09:51
Today also included sending the toilet training 2 yr old into nursery without nappies for the 1st time. So packing… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sarah R G (@SarahRGal)March 8 2023 at 09:51
8.48 leave house - but have to stop at shop for some lunch stuff I didn't have. Head to school, son reminds me (the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anne McCormack (@anniemac76)March 8 2023 at 09:50
8.30am - do tweets prep for @broke_not and prep for our #IWD2023 event this evening (printouts, books, questions, a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anne McCormack (@anniemac76)March 8 2023 at 09:48
I’m a bit late to it this morning but on #IWD2023 I’m joining @EngenderScot in #MakingWorkVisible My day started a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sarah R G (@SarahRGal)March 8 2023 at 09:46
8am and start the reminders - don't forget packed lunch, reading book, you're going to your dad's/nannys after scho… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anne McCormack (@anniemac76)March 8 2023 at 09:45
7.30am and up and getting the kids up. I start calm and soothing but soon feel the tone in my voice getting harsher… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Anne McCormack (@anniemac76)March 8 2023 at 09:44
I wonder how much my experience of #longcovid was impacted by the fact that I was running around after everyone els… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Caron Lindsay 🔶 🇺🇦ðŸ³ï¸âš§ï¸ðŸ³ï¸ðŸŒˆðŸ‡ªðŸ‡º (@caronmlindsay)March 8 2023 at 09:38
Breaking rules of #makingworkvisible a bit to talk about impact of illness on women’s unpaid work - it doesn’t go a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Caron Lindsay 🔶 🇺🇦ðŸ³ï¸âš§ï¸ðŸ³ï¸ðŸŒˆðŸ‡ªðŸ‡º (@caronmlindsay)March 8 2023 at 09:38
Doh last tweet should have been #MakingWorkVisible Must adopt others no tweeting before coffee rule and perhaps add… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kirsty McKechnie (@frogpal)March 8 2023 at 09:28
Toddler finally happy after 3 breakfasts. He’s now ‘fixing’ things so I can check in with my team and answer a few… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Cally Fox McKay (@CallyFoxMcKay)March 8 2023 at 09:27
#MakingWorkVisible More data cleaning till 9, when I change baby and put him in the baby cage outside the office so… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… KVincent (@KVincent7)March 8 2023 at 09:26
#MakingWorkVisible By 8 I'm in the office cleaning data for a large BI dashboard (by hand because there's not been… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… KVincent (@KVincent7)March 8 2023 at 09:24
Forgot it is #MakingWorkVisible day. Started at 130 this morning nursing the baby, managed to sleep too long into m… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… KVincent (@KVincent7)March 8 2023 at 09:20
â€¼ï¸ Support our friends @EngenderScot for #InternationalWomensDay and tweet your day, using #MakingWorkVisible. 💜 A… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… One Parent Families Scotland (@OPFS)March 8 2023 at 09:20
My husband left for work at 7am, I got the children dressed and dropped off to nursery at 8.30am, and I've been at… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Mona Vaghefian (@mvaghefian)March 8 2023 at 09:17
Woke up at about midnight last night by my 3yo having a night terror, he slept in with us for the rest of the night… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Mona Vaghefian (@mvaghefian)March 8 2023 at 09:17
Never done this before, but have always loved other womens' #MakingWorkVisible twitter threads, so here goes. I'll… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Mona Vaghefian (@mvaghefian)March 8 2023 at 09:15
My invisible work has become a lot harder and a greater proportion of my total activity this year as I have struggl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Caron Lindsay 🔶 🇺🇦ðŸ³ï¸âš§ï¸ðŸ³ï¸ðŸŒˆðŸ‡ªðŸ‡º (@caronmlindsay)March 8 2023 at 09:13
I also want to say: being a single mum and being the mum of disabled and autistic teens is a great joy and privileg… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kate Joester (@rebelraising)March 8 2023 at 09:13
Looking forward to this morning's conversations on feminist town planning hosted by Arup on the back of their Citie… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Elena Soper (@elenasoper)March 8 2023 at 09:12
Her dad took over for coat & a debate on relative merits of her pushchair v walking almost 2 miles with her tiny to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Rebecca Hewer is ON STRIKE (@BecksHewer)March 8 2023 at 09:03
Then we spent lots and lots of time getting dressed, brushing our hair and teeth, and putting on our shoes. My todd… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Rebecca Hewer is ON STRIKE (@BecksHewer)March 8 2023 at 09:03
I bought myself a little extra time by letting her watch Yaka Dee and Hey Duggee. Any screen time makes me feel gui… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Rebecca Hewer is ON STRIKE (@BecksHewer)March 8 2023 at 09:03
Today is #InternationalWomensDay2023 so I will be #makingworkvisible! In recent months, my daughter’s sleep has im… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Dr Rebecca Hewer is ON STRIKE (@BecksHewer)March 8 2023 at 09:03
A slow start for me on #InternationalWomensDay as I worked a long day yesterday - still trying to get my 15yo out t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kate Joester (@rebelraising)March 8 2023 at 08:55
8.23 but as is tradition my comfortable 14 minute walk now needs to be a 9min speed walk 😅 Made it though 😠I have… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2023 at 08:52
8.00am - quite a few house things I could be doing but I get my big girl’s hair done and feed the pup… then kisses… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2023 at 08:50
Getting ready meant packing for two days work in London. I’ve now just dropped Malc at nursery and am heading to a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kirsty Connell-Skinner (@Kirsty_CSk)March 8 2023 at 08:20
Woke again at 0530 to check my phone, then up at 0600 to get Malc his breakfast and switch on @CBeebiesHQ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kirsty Connell-Skinner (@Kirsty_CSk)March 8 2023 at 08:17
As I’ve done on Twitter on previous #internationalwomensday I’ll be taking part in @EngenderScot #MakingWorkVisible… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kirsty Connell-Skinner (@Kirsty_CSk)March 8 2023 at 08:17
7am Muuuuuum I’m going to be sick (wean with digestive issues) 7.30 Muuuuum I don’t trust the cream crackers - swa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Kirsty McKechnie (@frogpal)March 8 2023 at 08:04
7.30am and I’ve been up for 2 hours but I have a no tweeting before coffee rule. I work compressed hours so today i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Cally Fox McKay (@CallyFoxMcKay)March 8 2023 at 07:41
Up bright and early today to head through to Glasgow for a day of #IWD2023 events. Working through my emails on the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Elena Soper (@elenasoper)March 8 2023 at 07:37
As I have done every year for a number of years, I’ll be taking part in @EngenderScot #MakingWorkVisible campaign.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Alyson Laird (@AlysonLaird)March 8 2023 at 07:36
Today I recommend following - and contributing to - @EngenderScot #MakingWorkVisible and @PayGapApp #IWD2023 Lucy Mulvagh FRSA MCIPR (@lkmulvagh)March 8 2023 at 07:11
You can find more information on why we need to highlight women’s work – in all its forms – along with blogs, stori… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Engender (@EngenderScot)March 8 2023 at 07:11
Here’s how to get involved: 🔸 Live-tweet your day using #MakingWorkVisible 🔹 Submit a story on our Making Work… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Engender (@EngenderScot)March 8 2023 at 07:11
Good morning and happy #IWD2023! Please help us to highlight all the work done by women in Scotland today by live-t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Engender (@EngenderScot)March 8 2023 at 07:11
📢 Our #MakingWorkVisible campaign is back for #IWD2023 & this year, we want to highlight the impact of the cost of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Engender (@EngenderScot)March 7 2023 at 15:05
For #IWD2023, we're supporting @EngenderScot to highlight the unpaid work done by women. As sole carers + breadwin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… One Parent Families Scotland (@OPFS)March 2 2023 at 16:04
