Prioritize Work-Life Balance

One of the most effective strategies for women in tech to maintain a healthy family life while climbing the career ladder is to prioritize work-life balance. This can involve setting clear boundaries between work and personal time, making use of flexible working arrangements where possible, and being mindful of not overcommitting to work responsibilities at the expense of family time. Seeking employers who value and support work-life balance can also make a significant difference.

One of the most effective strategies for women in tech to maintain a healthy family life while climbing the career ladder is to prioritize work-life balance. This can involve setting clear boundaries between work and personal time, making use of flexible working arrangements where possible, and being mindful of not overcommitting to work responsibilities at the expense of family time. Seeking employers who value and support work-life balance can also make a significant difference.

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Chaquinta Fisher
I.T. Support Manager at McLennan County
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 15:54

In my experience, balance is everything and cannot be maintained if boundaries and schedules are not aligned. There must be scheduled time for mental health and reflection, work demands, as well as family. Where family time exists, work demands should not and where mental health and reflection lives, nothing should interrupt that.

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Supriya Dixit
Vice President Marketing & Chair of Sustainability Committee at SG Analytics
Mon, 12/23/2024 - 09:07

To maintain a healthy family life while climbing the career ladder in tech, women should set clear work-life boundaries, leverage productivity tools, and build strong support systems. Prioritizing self-care and seeking mentorship helps in navigating challenges. Flexibility in work arrangements and advocacy for career growth are also key strategies for balancing personal and professional success.

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Adedunla Akerele-Ale
Founder & CEO at Pretty Posh Things, LLC
Mon, 12/23/2024 - 10:11

Balancing a thriving career in tech with a healthy family life can be quite challenging. Strategies to navigate this dual role effectively include the following:

•Develop clear priorities and open family communication.

•Build a strong support system and leverage networks.

• Manage time effectively with boundaries and productivity tools.

•Advocate for flexible work arrangements.

•Prioritize self-care and wellness.

• Plan Strategically for career growth.

• Communicate transparently with employers.

•Involve family in career goals.

•Learn from role models.

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Adedunla Akerele-Ale
Founder & CEO at Pretty Posh Things, LLC
Mon, 12/23/2024 - 10:11

Balancing a thriving career in tech with a healthy family life can be quite challenging. Strategies to navigate this dual role effectively include the following:

•Develop clear priorities and open family communication.

•Build a strong support system and leverage networks.

• Manage time effectively with boundaries and productivity tools.

•Advocate for flexible work arrangements.

•Prioritize self-care and wellness.

• Plan Strategically for career growth.

• Communicate transparently with employers.

•Involve family in career goals.

•Learn from role models.

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Roobini Ganesan
Global Ambassador at WomenTech Network
Mon, 12/23/2024 - 10:39

While making a life at tech in career, balancing things is very much important such as working to the workspace during your worktime and later doing some community work and taking a time out for your personal balance and doing some selfcare. Also, spending some valuable time with family like eating together, going out together and enjoying etc will make you a perfect to balance everything in your tech in career and family.

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Roobini Ganesan
Global Ambassador at WomenTech Network
Mon, 12/23/2024 - 10:39

While making a life at tech in career, balancing things is very much important such as working to the workspace during your worktime and later doing some community work and taking a time out for your personal balance and doing some selfcare. Also, spending some valuable time with family like eating together, going out together and enjoying etc will make you a perfect to balance everything in your tech in career and family.

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