A good career management helps you make sure that you can have both a
desirable career development and a close family relationship. If you manage your
career well you can stay close to family and have your career too.
The question is how to manage the two areas of your life that sometimes go to
different directions.
Is this saying applies to you: "when running after two
rabbits you'll end up losing both of them?" The fact is that the saying is not always true because you can learn and
practice prioritizing the two life's areas. You don't have to sacrifice your
dream career for family needs or vice versa.
If you're confronted with family and career balance, try following these steps
to find out the answers you need:
Are you ready to have a family?
If you plan to have a family you may want to anticipate what you might
encounter in the future. A family life means: children, spending time
together, and support. If you're not ready there is a risk that you might
neglect your family while focusing on your career advancement. Don't follow the next steps unless you are ready.
Incorporate your daily work and life into your daily plan.
You can do this, for example, by sharing work problems at home. This seems
contradictory to popular advice. However, your family can help with your work because
they love you and will give the best possible advice.
Try getting some work home.
To have a career you have to work harder. When waiting for your promotion, you will
have lots of unplanned work to do. If you stay and finish it all at the office,
your family will barely see you. By taking some work home at least they will be
happy knowing you are next to them, even if you are busy.
Keeping a warm atmosphere at home.
When there is respect and trust among family members you will be able to share
your work stresses and get help from other family members. This atmosphere
builds your energy in the morning so that you will leave home contentedly and as
a result your daily tasks will be a lot easier.
What is the meaning of being promoted?
When you get a promotion, discuss all of its consequences to family members.
Does it mean more work? Should you relocate? A collective decision making with
your family strengthens familial ties. They want to see you succeed in your
career. But more importantly, they want to contribute to your success in career
and family.
With a good career management there is no conflicting interest between career and family as long as you can
serve both family and career needs without sacrificing one or another.
