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Redefining work-life balance, with Neha Ruch

2025/1/21
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Neha Ruch：我致力于减少人们对女性暂停职业的污名化。许多女性在工作与家庭之间面临艰难的抉择，社会上充斥着各种标签和刻板印象。我自己的经历让我意识到，暂停职业并非放弃，而是为了更好地成长。我的新书《权力暂停》旨在重新定义暂停职业，将其视为一个宝贵的阶段，在这个阶段，女性可以专注于家庭，同时继续发展个人能力和人脉，为未来的职业发展做好准备。暂停职业后，女性的视角会发生转变，她们更能有效地管理时间和优先事项，并更有可能从事有意义的工作。 在财务方面，我们应该将家庭视为一个相互依赖的整体，夫妻双方共同承担责任，共同做出财务规划。暂停职业的女性不应该认为自己的价值只在于家务，她们也应该得到休息和支持。 对于男性来说，他们也面临着社会对育儿的期望，以及如何定义成功的挑战。我建议女性在暂停职业期间审视自己的技能和成就，并将其转化为新的机会。即使是看似不起眼的小项目，也可能带来意想不到的收获。 在政策方面，我们需要为选择一方家长在家带孩子的家庭提供津贴，扩大带薪育儿假，普及医疗保险，以支持家庭和父母。我们也需要改变雇主和人力资源经理的观念，减少他们在招聘过程中对暂停职业者的偏见。 Bob Safian: Neha 的观点引发了我的思考，我们许多人在个人和职业决策中都受到他人意见的影响。虽然对这些声音产生情绪反应是自然的，但它不应最终影响我们对家庭或职业的决策。清晰地了解我们对孩子、人际关系和财务的期望，可以帮助我们摆脱他人的闲言碎语。我认为养育孩子是最重要的工作，也是最有意义的工作，但这并不意味着我不渴望在其他领域取得成功和意义。我们每个人都需要做出自己的选择，现代发达社会的一大特权就是我们可以做出选择。

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This chapter delves into the evolving perception of women who take career pauses. It challenges traditional stereotypes and highlights the diversity of experiences among women balancing work and family. The outdated term 'stay-at-home mom' is discussed, and the goal of updating this perception to reflect the modern reality is emphasized.
  • One in three women working outside the home plan a career pause in the next two years.
  • One in two women plan a downshift in hours.
  • 90% of women on pause aim to return to work.
  • The term 'stay-at-home mother' is flawed because 'stay at' implies stagnancy.

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As return-to-office policies reignite the perennial debate over work-life balance, a cultural shift is underway. Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause, is leading the charge to redefine the role – and perception – of working parents. In this episode of Rapid Response, she explores how career pauses can drive personal growth, expand networks, and unlock better long-term career outcomes. As support systems for parents become increasingly strained, Neha sparks an essential dialogue about our well-being, self-fulfillment, and the evolving definition of success.

Find *The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids--and Come Back Stronger Than Ever *here: https://www.motheruntitled.com/thepowerpause)

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