When you're on your deathbed, its one change you won't regret. Identify, sort out and talk about specific work-family concerns with your spouse and children. Develop a plan and routine to involve everyone in family decisions. Communication is vital to successful integration of work and family roles. Find a network of support in friends, neighbors and co-workers who understand your situation and can offer needed encouragement.
Isolation leads to further conflict and frustration.
Integrating career responsibilities with family roles and expectations is a challenge for every person in our workforce. It is an important task not to be ignored or denied. She is a nationally certified career counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors. In addition she is a forum leader for the Gonyea Online Career Center for America Online. Kentucky Connect and may not be republished without permission.