If you’re finding it challenging to balance your career and family life, you are not alone. Combining work and family life can be tricky as any parent can relate. Not being able to adequately fulfil their two roles or giving too much attention to one or the other is a recurrent problem for many employees.

It is an important topic; research has shown the value of having a good work-life balance. It enhances mental health, creates better satisfaction with the job, and results in better productivity and performance at work.

We asked our Office Manager, and mum of two, Cindy, how she manages both sides of her life, her job at B&K and her role at home.

First, it means  support  – I have the support from my amazing managers, colleagues and grandparents! I honestly couldn’t do it without any of them. I work 2.5 days a week and my managers are supportive and flexible. Nothing is off the table for them, for this, I  am extremely grateful .

And I couldn’t do it without my Mum and in-laws looking after my girls while I work.

By creating a schedule ! I have learnt how important it is to plan now that I’m a mum of 2.  It helps me manage my time effectively with my personal life and work. Finding a balance between work and personal life is a continuous process, and it requires some trial and error to find out what works best for me.

Supporting the Consultants and staff at B&K is my main focus. Lots of back-end reporting and reminders through spreadsheets. And Adrian and I are currently working to clean up and streamline our CRM.

Having  a supportive workplace  helps. Speak to your managers about what works for you. Be open and honest. Remember to practice self-care – This will help you stay focused and energized throughout the day. And if someone offers  you help, take it!

Flexible working hours and having the option to work from home (if feasible) will facilitate family commitments.

Asking for help offers other people the gift of giving and being part of a support system. 

It is necessary to recognize saying “no” to things that are less of a priority and saying “yes” to other things that are more important to you. Decide how you want to spend your time. 

In dividing the tasks, effort and timing will be saved. 

Focus on eating a healthy diet, practising exercise and prioritizing your sleep time. 

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We are an Australian-based wealth management recruitment firm. We specialise in recruitment for  banking & credit , superannuation, life insurance, and investment professionals. The consultants at B & K Consulting are also active participants and contributors in leading industry forums in Wealth Management, such as ALUCA, ANZIIF, ASFA, FSC, FEAL, and CFA Society. If you are interested in learning more about how we are involved and what types of roles we have available or are looking for new talent, please email us at  future@bkcon.com.au  or call us at 02 9888 7888 for more information.  Visit our job listings for current opportunities.