Commentary
A family member recently shared some of the reasons for changes in her career choices. On a fast track at the time she married her husband, 80- and 90-hour work weeks were normal. Dates for the couple took place on the way to and from work, or during breaks in her work events.
The pandemic abruptly ended the work gauntlet and allowed the couple to find each other again, discuss their combined life goals and rediscover their desire to intentionally be together more often, not relegated to between times. Now, with a job change and mutual commitments to work-life balance, both have found the married life they expected.
Eleanor Pringle’s article speaks to the challenges of choosing a life partner, career decisions, money matters and the communication required to succeed beyond the realm of romance.
Source: Fortune, May 20, 2023. Link.
Careers and life partners are intertwined not only because of opportunity and perhaps offspring, but also time — with women’s capabilities when working from home drastically shifting since the pandemic.” – Eleanor Pringle