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I sacrificed my honeymoon and almost cut my maternity leave short for work. I've learned to prioritize my family and set boundaries.

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 06:17

The arms of a man in a white t-shirt holding a baby — Having a son changed Kari Shafenberg's perspective on work.
Getty/d3sign

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, Careers, maternity-leave, working-mom, Overwork

We live in hotels full-time with our 14-month-old baby. We won't be settling in the suburbs.

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 06:57

Tech Insider : Travel

A young family outside the Sydney Opera house. — Noah was born in Australia in 2022.
Yusuf Omar

Travel, contributor-2024, as-told-to, digital-nomad, Parents, working-mom

I was laid off unexpectedly with a baby at home. As a single parent, I was devastated, but it was a blessing in disguise.

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 05:03

Angelica holding her baby while standing in a field of sunflowers — Angelica Miller said she used the layoff as an opportunity to rest and spend some time with family.
Courtesy of Angelica Miller

Careers, Parenting, layoff, single-mom, working-mom, new-job, BI-freelancer

I'm an executive at a stroller company and my husband is a stay-at-home dad. I stop working at 4:30 p.m. every day to be with family.

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 05:59

Mom with stroller surrounded by corporate offices. — Jordi Mora igual/ Getty Images

Careers, Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, working-mom

I put off having kids until my mid-30s because of my career and had 9 miscarriages. No one tells you how hard it is.

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 06:22

Mother and son — Harriet Kelsall had her first child in her mid 30s after spending her 20s focused on her career.
Jordi Mora igual/Getty Images

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, Mother, working-mom, Parenting, business-owner

Maya Rudolph says she got too burnt out from running her production company, so she left: 'I like working, but I don't like killing myself'

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 00:15

Maya Rudolph attends the 2024 TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 25, 2024 in New York City. — Maya Rudolph says she left her production company because of burnout.
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for TIME

Entertainment, Careers, maya-rudolph, Working, Burnout, working-mom

I got my doctorate while raising my 3 and 5-year-old kids. Here are 5 ways I juggled it all and stayed sane.

Sat, 04/13/2024 - 09:27

Nadine Robinson with her kids and her in her graduation gown — The author raised her kids while getting her doctorate.
courtesy of Nadine Robinson & Penny SIpkes

Careers, Parenting, Essay, psychology-freelance, life-success, Parenting, working-mom

My husband was willing to sacrifice his career to be a stay-at-home parent but I wasn't. Here are the best and worst parts of our arrangement.

Fri, 01/12/2024 - 05:13

Andrea Mac with her husband and four children. — Courtesy of Andrea Mac

Careers, Parenting, breadwinner, stay-at-home-parent, BI-freelancer, contributor-2024, as-told-to

I'm a working mom with 2 jobs. They're fulfilling, but I'm burned out and don't have a work-life balance.

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 05:05

a woman smiling for a photo — Dawna Jarvis is a hairstylist who founded an agency.
Courtesy of Dawna Jarvis

Careers, BI-freelancer, working-mom, Jobs, Hairstyling, business-strategy, work-life-balance

I gave up my job to move abroad. Getting called out for being a 'woman of leisure' helped me find my new career.

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 01:52

Woman standing on bridge over water — Emma Morrell used blogging to establish her new identity after moving abroad.
Emma Morrell

Parenting, Careers, personal-essay, expat, Qatar, working-mom, singapore-freelancer

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