Comments on: Being bold — as a mom and in a career I love

By: Manji Chhabhadia

Manji Chhabhadia — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 02:42:04 +0000

No potential parent should feel the need to hide the celebratory news of becoming a parent for fear of prejudiced judgements. Such fears create obstacles in career progression and parenting which may transpire as relationship breakdowns at work and home.

Pleased to hear the personal stories which you have shared with the team and are important to share because they bring out the issues for discussion and help find solutions. So, let’s be bold, fearless, and talk about the issues to come up with the right solutions which can be as varied as there are individuals; the solutions will need to be customised to suit individual circumstances and the fact there is a discussion, is good news in itself.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:21:24 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing, Ese and Frank. Every circumstance is so very different, and the key is to find what works for you and those you love.

By: Frank Pollare

Frank Pollare — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 02:29:25 +0000

Well said, Heather! My wife had to deal with the same emotions and thoughts when we were starting our family. Career circumstances were slightly different (she was an entrepreneur with a partner) but the dilemma was identical. Like you, she figured it out and our kids could not be any more well adjusted…in fact they both are very career-minded that I believe is due to my wife’s ability to balance here career and parenthood.

By: Ese

Ese — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:43:50 +0000

Great inspiration for me! I’m proud of what you’ve become, thanks for taking the bold decision, it’s a challenge for me who’s had 3 kids back to back and trying to get back on track in my career.