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Served : 2 years

Job title : Production Engineer

 

High school/ Uni, Area of study

 

High school : Manning’s School

University : University of Technology

Area Of study : Industrial Engineering  

 

Interests, Hobbies

 

Exploring nature , creating memories with family friends etc. I love anything motor sports related and hands on.

 

How do you balance the demands of a high-pressure job with being a present and involved father?

 

5.      Every human being is given 24 hours per day; it's all about how these 24 hours are used. One has to departmentalize and manage their time as it relates to this. Your job is a very important basis on which you grow as an individual and provide for your family. While your job is very important, a person only has one family; time has to be created to focus on family. 

 

What values do you think are most important to instill in your children, considering your corporate background?

 

The love that God has for us as humans should be expressed or exhibited from person to person. It is this love we should impart to our children. When someone can love themselves totally, this love can be expressed to others. Love conquers all; with love, respect can be formed, knowing right from wrong, etc. By loving one’s self, one can know oneself and their purpose.

 

 

 

 

What’s your favourite activity to do with your kids on weekends?

 

One of my favorite things to do with my daughter is teach her how to drive, swim, paint, pray, sing, be tender to animals, and the list goes on.

 

 

 

 

What have been some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in balancing both roles? How have you overcome them?

 

One of my biggest challenges is making the sacrifice for your family by going the extra mile, but at the expense of time lost with family. This is a working process that gets better over time but will never be 100% perfect. As a provider, you want to give your family the best. Therefore, sacrifices have to be made; no sacrifice is no victory.

 

 

 

Have you ever had to make a tough decision between work and family? How did you navigate that situation?

 

NO

 

Do you think being a father has influenced your management style or professional decisions? How so?

 

NO

 

What advice would you give to other corporate dads who are struggling to find a balance?

Take the time to focus on the things that really matter in life. Try to be present and involved in every aspect of your child’s life. Develop a deep bond with them and let them feel comfortable expressing themselves. Be patient as a provider, as things take time and are a process.

  

 

What has been the most rewarding aspect of being both a dad and a corporate professional?

 

12. The most rewarding aspect is that everything you do, from getting up every day to committing yourself to executing your job, My family is what motivates me to carry on, no matter the circumstances. It is fulfilling to provide for them. The most rewarding aspect of my job is that what we do actually contributes positively to an entity's business and to the overall growth of nation-building.

 

 

If you could go back in time, is there anything you would do differently in terms of balancing work and family life?

 

No . I would not change a thing everything leading up to this point has been a lesson and blessing.

 

Given the recent emphasis on mental health and well-being in corporate culture, how do you priorities your own self-care amid your responsibilities?

 

One has to take care of themselves to take on the challenges of being a father, husband, etc. Time has to be allotted to center oneself and not lose sight of one’s purpose and responsibilities. One has to surround himself with the energy he wants to become. Self-development is key to this aspect of becoming the best version of yourself and knowing who you are. We cannot live or be the best father without God, as he is the ultimate father and our strength and refuge.