This is terrific, Jean. So much of this post resonated with me, recalling the years and years where we were juggling kid schedules and our work and commutes. We need so much collective reimagination and redesign here. Glad there are some companies that are building the high-trust, flexible environments.
Especially feeling this after starting to build my brand to help software engineers level up (which takes more time every week).
Our always go-go peak productivity culture with back to back meetings is not geared for anyone but men with perfect health, high drive and a partner who takes care of the house - like you said.
I realize I’m part of that privilege… and yet as a parent, and as someone with chronic illness I even feel like a fish out of water many days.
For me it’s important to just run my own race. Pursue my dreams in work, with my brand, and with my family in my own time and way.
I may not get there as fast as some, but I’m giving it my damdest - and I’m trying to stay mentally healthy, kind, a good human, a good partner, father and friend while doing it.
Come to work in Denmark :-) We have the best work culture and best work-life balance, in particular for families with small children. I moved here from Italy and life changed for better!
This is terrific, Jean. So much of this post resonated with me, recalling the years and years where we were juggling kid schedules and our work and commutes. We need so much collective reimagination and redesign here. Glad there are some companies that are building the high-trust, flexible environments.
I feel like Jean, thanks for sharing.
Especially feeling this after starting to build my brand to help software engineers level up (which takes more time every week).
Our always go-go peak productivity culture with back to back meetings is not geared for anyone but men with perfect health, high drive and a partner who takes care of the house - like you said.
I realize I’m part of that privilege… and yet as a parent, and as someone with chronic illness I even feel like a fish out of water many days.
For me it’s important to just run my own race. Pursue my dreams in work, with my brand, and with my family in my own time and way.
I may not get there as fast as some, but I’m giving it my damdest - and I’m trying to stay mentally healthy, kind, a good human, a good partner, father and friend while doing it.
Terrific post , totally agree with you. I am prioritizing my own mental and physical health along with time for kids.
Come to work in Denmark :-) We have the best work culture and best work-life balance, in particular for families with small children. I moved here from Italy and life changed for better!