gbear
June-25th-2012, 08:13 AM
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/07/why-women-still-can-8217-t-have-it-all/9020/1/
In light of this article and the concepts in it, do you find there is a trade off between work and family? How does one reconcile family values with the "it takes hard work to get ahead" culture in which we live?
Nobody has ever questioned my decision to take time off when my family needs me. I have also listed taking care of medically fragile kids as an answer for questions asking for a demonstration of project management in action with some very specific details.
It's worth noting, I took my first job here recognizing a trade off. I took the job which paid me 5k less a year to have time off for fun and later for family. Little did I know, ten years later I would need time off for healthcare too.
I should point out the divorce rate for managers my level and the level above mine is very high. It takes a special spouse for us guys too.
In light of this article and the concepts in it, do you find there is a trade off between work and family? How does one reconcile family values with the "it takes hard work to get ahead" culture in which we live?
Nobody has ever questioned my decision to take time off when my family needs me. I have also listed taking care of medically fragile kids as an answer for questions asking for a demonstration of project management in action with some very specific details.
It's worth noting, I took my first job here recognizing a trade off. I took the job which paid me 5k less a year to have time off for fun and later for family. Little did I know, ten years later I would need time off for healthcare too.
I should point out the divorce rate for managers my level and the level above mine is very high. It takes a special spouse for us guys too.