When I came up with the name The Work Mom Balance, I laughed at the irony. Any mom who works outside the home knows that “balance” is almost impossible to achieve.
What do they say? You’re robbing Peter to pay Paul?
At least, that’s how it feels.
It’s not surprising—but still staggering—that 74% of moms with kids under 18 are in the workforce (Bureau of Labor Statistics). With so many of us out there, I knew I couldn’t be the only one struggling with this.
To be a great mom and wife means taking time that could be invested into your career. But pouring into your career? That takes time away from your family—your legacy.
It’s a delicate dance between keeping your job and making sure your kids don’t end up discussing you in therapy someday. Let’s be honest—I’ve got a running list in my head of things my daughters might bring up to a therapist one day.
And yet, we rely on my income. Staying home isn’t an option. But even if it were, would it really be so wrong to want a career too?
Between contributing financially and battling the ever-present mom guilt, I often find myself searching for support—from other working moms who truly get it.
That’s why The Work Mom Balance was born. Not just to fill a missing niche, but out of necessity—an outlet, a voice, a reminder that I’m not alone.
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