It’s funny how things change. When I first started in public relations, I wouldn’t think twice about jumping on a plane to travel for an event or client meeting. Now eight years later, a husband and two boys under the age of two, the thrill of being away from home includes work mom jitters.
Working mothers have more than enough to manage on a daily basis when they leave the house to go to work. When travel is a part of their job, the balancing act intensifies and for most of us, the “guilt factor” kicks in.
I learned early in my career that as a PR professional, you need to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to make it happen…good, bad or ugly. But now, in this time of transition, I’ve learned to roll with the punches and balance work with family.
In the end, I try to keep the guilt in check and remember the reasons that I’m working in the first place…my family.
Jackie Guzman
Manager of Client Services
Yes, working moms need to let go of the guilt, although it is difficult to do! I sometimes fantasize about finding a way to work from home or becoming a stay-at-home mom, but at the end of the day, I like to going to work every day. I also think it’s important for my son to see that mommy is a contributing member of society and does important work that helps people. I’ve always been proud of my mom for her work ethic and all of her achievements on the job. I want my son to feel that way about me, too.