How can you be a successful career woman and a good mother to?

Question

young children between 1 and 7yrs old.

Answer 1

Daycare. Both of my parents worked while I was growing up, but they were around by dinner time. I stayed with my grandparents during the day until I started school. I didn't really miss them during the day, to be honest, lol. I got spoiled by Grandma, and then school was enough fun for me! As long as your kids know you love them, it shouldn't be a problem. A lot of companies are now becoming more children-friendly these days.

Answer 2

What do you consider successful? Wealth? Happiness? Accomplishments?

I consider myself a very successful career woman. I work about 22 hours a day and love my job! Honestly, my boss can be a little rough sometimes, but he's forgiving of my mistakes and rewards me everyday with little things. There aren't any monetary rewards, but the bonuses are huge. My hours are insane. Sometimes I don't make it to bed until 6am and then I have to be up again by 8 or so to start all over again. I am definately sleep deprived, but it's OK - I'm pretty sure that in the future I won't have to keep these hours. That is, unless my boss decides that he likes working me to the bone. The crazy thing about my job is that I chose this one over my last job ...and my last job paid thousands more, but this is the only job that you can have being a successful career woman and mother. I'm a mother!

Answer 3

I'm not sure its possible. A career demands alot of time, just like children do. I'm sure some women feel like they juggle things quite well. I'm a stay at home, and can't imagine having to leave my children in another's care while I go make a buck. But then my husband earns decent money and we make it stretch. Even when we first married and had a kid, that tiny paycheck was stretched to cover our needs. For me personally, being a good mother is being there for my kids until they are all in school. Then I'll get a career I enjoy, but allows me to be home when they are. Its the best of both worlds, with no guilt involved.

Answer 4

Work hard and move up the ranks before you are married and have kids. Then leave your job for 15-20 years while your children are growing up, yet keep current with your field of occupation and stay in touch with old co-workers. Re-enter the work force after some training to rejuvenate your skills, and complete your career successfully.

While at home with the kids develop some type of skill that you love and that you can build a small business around in retirement. Gradually phase into this business as your last "traditional" occupation winds down. Continue working at this small business for as long as you like.

Answer 5

That's a tough one. For starters, it's difficult to be a good mother. Every one makes mistakes. Children need a devoted parental figure home with them all the time. If you provide that and then quality time with them when you are around they should be okay. Make sure you listen to them and respond to their needs when you are there. Don't just act all busy and shrug them off. Most of us HAVE to work or fail miserably. Don't feel guilty for taking care of your family financially. Just be all the way there for them when you are home and make sure who ever you leave them with is someone you have a good relationship with and who cares for them.

Answer 6

I have 5 kids and work 54 hrs a week. I feel that I'm a good mother. My days off are devoted to my family. It does however take alot of sacrificing. I have no social life....

Answer 7

Find a way to balance both of these. Spend quality time with the children when you are with them. It just a matter of learning how to schedule your time.

Answer 8

You need to manage your time constructively!!! Always having plans and sticking to them is KEY! There is no reason this should not be a success story for you! Good luck!

Answer 9

I work at night, they are sleep and I can get a lot done (I am also in school) and in the day I hang out with them. I am always tired but they are happy and very well taken care of. 2 and 6. I am in school for dentistry and do charts at night.

Answer 10

you and your husband should balance the time you both spend with your kids. If your single, just be the best mom you can be and the best career woman you can be.