The Suzanne Venker Show Ep. 185: Building a Family Friendly Life
Nov 2, 2023
Can you truly balance family life with a fulfilling career? This discussion dives into blending personal ambitions with parenting. Insights are shared on crafting a family-centric career path, challenging traditional roles women often face. The importance of intentional choices in marriage and family planning is highlighted, along with the benefits of proactive decision-making for a supportive lifestyle. It's an engaging exploration of how to harmonize work and family for a rewarding life.
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Suzanne's Career Flexibility Journey
- Suzanne Venker chose teaching because it offered career flexibility to stay home with kids.
- Later, she switched to writing to control her schedule around her children's needs.
Pick Flexible Careers Early
- Choose a flexible or part-time career that suits shifting family priorities.
- Consider careers allowing movement in and out over time for better work-family integration.
Marry a Supportive Partner
- Marry the right person who supports your family and career goals.
- A supportive spouse sharing breadwinning enables flexible work and family focus.