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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