Work-Life Balance Pressures

Women frequently face greater expectations regarding caregiving and household responsibilities. Balancing these demands with the rigors of a demanding tech career can impede career progression, particularly in environments that do not support flexibility.

Women frequently face greater expectations regarding caregiving and household responsibilities. Balancing these demands with the rigors of a demanding tech career can impede career progression, particularly in environments that do not support flexibility.

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Akanksha Fouzdar
Engineering Manager at Oracle
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 18:29

Here are a few strategies that I have found useful to overcome the work-life balance pressures that prevent you from doing your best work and impede career progression in one way or the other-
1. Defining what work-life balance means for you and opting for a job that offers that kind of support/flexibility.
2. Clarifying expectations and establishing clear protocols around ways of working with your boss. This avoids any surprises or biases that could creep in during performance evaluations.
3. Setting clear boundaries and sticking to them. This becomes non-negotiable as you move up the career ladder and have to scale yourself as a leader.
4. Building your support system both at work and outside of work.
5. Prioritize yourself, take time out for self-care, pursue your hobbies and interests, and utilize your vacations to recharge and rejuvenate.

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