Janet Hanson describes her career on Wall Street as very successful and financially rewarding. However, the extremely long and taxing hours that she put in often cut in on the time she would otherwise have spent with her two children. The fact that this situation would remain the same as long as she was a part of this fast-paced, conservative financial world, inspired Hanson to make a position change. In 1994, she created her own firm, which allows both her and her employees the work flexibility they needed and deserved. Milestone Capital Management is the country's only woman-owned manager of money market funds.
People are more effective when they can manage their own time and find their own motivation.
The company has been so successful thus far because of their approach to the employers. Instead of plopping someone into a 40-hour week job, we ask them about the skills and experience they really need. She says she absolutely sees the 'MBA Mom' as a benefit to the work world. It's a win, win situation. Young has the research to prove it, too.