Can a Woman Have a Career and Family at the Same Time?

[Shaf]

The world is evolving and women are seeking to be heard and seen, not relegated to traditional roles of olden days. Many women are now at the forefront of many othe world's institutions.

But the home is the role of the woman especially in developing countries. She's responsible for keeping the house, having kids and taking care of their daily needs physically and emotionally.

What does a woman do if she wants to have a career and a family at the same time successfully?

From the little I've seen, even though it's possible, it's not easy. There will always be one, either career or family that gets a greater share of her attention and time. This makes the other part suffer and she may even be fired if she works for someone else. Some children grow up to be delinquents and this blame falls on the mother.

How can a woman make it work and be a great wife, mother and career woman?

 

[Etini]

We have moved ahead from those times when women were limited by societal dictates and biological makeup. In these days and times, women can perfectly have a career and a family with none of them being compromised. The reason it seemed impossible in those days was because of traditional gender roles which ultimately put women as domestic trailblazers. Today, gender roles have been redefined. A woman's place is no longer in the kitchen. Anyone that can eat should know how to cook for himself/herself.

A wife is not meant to be a caterer. If any person can't cook, that person should employ a caterer. Domestic responsibilities should be shared between men and women. That is the balance that would ensure a sustainable home in today's world. With all this in place, a woman can have a blistering career and also be a successful wife and mother. It is possible. Balance is the key.

 

[eldavis]

Yes i believe it is very possible to have both. This is where time management comes in, and most importantly an understanding partner. For a woman to be able to manage her family and her career, she should be able to manage her time, which means certain sacrifices has to be made, if she has to wake up earlier than normal to get certain things done in the house and also meet up for work. The husband on the other hand has to be supportive, meaning he has his role to play in the house as well. Remember the husband and wife are in it to support one another and love each other, not for one to become a slave to the other.

 

[Heartstrings]

Absolutely yes,a woman can have the two together,she only needs to make a timetable,be able to take care of her home and career at the same time, personally I don't buy the idea of when a woman puts oll her time and effort on her career alone,one things some women don't understand is if you can't take care of your home? Another woman will,or rather your househelp will take care of both your house and your husband/children.

I have seen and heard of women who works from 7am to 6pm, infact some do come home late and tired,such woman will not have time for her husband and train her kids well. If you must work,choose what you know won't affect your home,yes,couples are meant to support each other but remember the man will one day get fed up of your absence at home always,yet women complain their husbands cheats or sleeps with house helps. This is why I prefer a woman learn a skill and earn from it or run her own business,with this you have total control of your time and try to balance everything.

 

[Mika]

It is really difficult for a woman to have a career ad a family at the same time. No matter where you live, society is still male dominant and the male dominant society puts a lot of pressure on women when it comes to managing the family. Women are responsible for looking after kids, doing chores, etc. However, if you have a supportive spouse, who not only respects your work but also takes a fair share of household work, you can easily develop a career despite having a family. If your spouse can get the kids ready for school all the while you cook food, or if your spouse does the dishes while you are moping the floor, you can easily juggle between your professional and personal life. If your spouse does not help you in your household work, it will be extremely difficult to manage your family and work.