Career and family

The women who break the rules don't think of it as choosing one or the other -- they find a way to have both by weaving their personal and professional lives into a harmonious whole. Why can't you work from home two or three days a week? Why can't you block out certain hours to take care of yourself? Why can't you move a standing meeting?

Share Share on facebook 86 Share on twitter Share on reddit Share on linkedin 8 Family Credit: Casarsa / iStockphoto Balancing career and family By Elisabeth PainJul. 14, 2015 , 3:15 PM For scientists navigating their careers with a partner, securing two fulfilling positions within reasonable commuting distance may seem like a formidable challenge. Throw children into the mix, and it can feel like something—or someone—has to give. For many years, it was traditionally women who would put their careers on the backburner, but as the predominating culture is changing both at work and at home, women—and increasingly, men—are feeling more and more empowered to pursue a rewarding career while also supporting their partner’s and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

FCCLA, short for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, is a career and technical student organization that aims to help youth in public and private schools with family bonds, careers, and participation in the community. The organization was once known as the Future Homemakers of America (FHA).