Mom, Your Career Can Work Around Your Life—Here’s How
Here we are, running like crazy: working 9 to 5… and just when you have that important meeting, your kid gets sick. Always at the worst possible moment, right?
Mom, pause for a second. Yes, you. This is about you. You are important, too. You are not just a mom—you are a professional who wants to do it all. Spoiler alert: you can do everything, but not without losing your mind in the process.
Whether you love a full-time, go-all-in career or you’re craving something more flexible, this article is for the mom who wants a career that works with her life, not against it. Being a mom is demanding—and being a working mom is tough. But the truth is, you can be present in your kids’ lives while also having a career that brings you joy and fulfillment.
If you want to shift to a career that truly fits your life, here’s a simple 3-step framework to help you get started:
Step 1: Clarify Your Priorities
Goal: Understand what flexibility really means to you.
Ask yourself:
How many hours per week and when do I want to work?
Do I prefer remote, hybrid, or flexible on-site work?
What are my must-haves: income, impact, growth, or stability?
Action: Write down your top 3–5 priorities to guide your career search. This becomes your personal roadmap.
Step 2: Identify Transferable Skills & Strengths
Goal: Recognize what you have already brought to the table.
Actions:
List your hard skills (project management, accounting, etc.) and soft skills (communication, problem-solving—being a mom is one of your strongest soft skills!).
Highlight achievements that prove you can succeed in a new role.
Consider roles or industries where your current skills are in demand and can be applied flexibly.
Step 3: Explore Flexible Opportunities
Goal: Find realistic career paths that fit your family and life.
Actions:
Research industries with flexible options: tech, consulting, freelancing, education, and healthcare administration.
Networking with professionals who have flexible careers—learning from others helps you feel supported and not alone.
Test options with short-term projects, part-time roles, or freelancing before fully committing.
Remember: your career should work for you, not control you. You deserve to thrive professionally while still being present in your kids’ lives—whatever that balance looks like for you.
