Balancing Family and Work Life

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Balancing family and work life Crystal SOC 402 Eboni Hill June 25, 2012 Balancing family and work life Over the past few decades, the things have changed when it comes to work life and family life. Years ago men were the providers while women stayed home to tend to the children and the household. Due to the recent recession as well as the divorce rate, a lot of women now have to take on the role as provider, plus find the time to take care of the household. Not only is it women, but men as well. This day and age, balancing family and work life an affect a person’s work environment. As you read along, I will bring your attention to Tamika, a single mother who has to balance both work life and family life. I will also introduce you to a married couple that both work and has to decide how to split the house work. In the end I will explain some changes that can potentially be made to solve the problems that affect a person’s work environment. Balancing family and work life has effects on both family and the job. “Studies indicate that employers sometimes perceive women as more likely to allow family demands to interrupt work.” (Giraffe, 2011) Let’s look at Case study #1: Tamika. Tamika is a single mother of two. She is also a working mother. Tamika has a very demanding job. She is a General Manager at a very well-known hotel corporation, so she can be called in at any given moment. Tamika works 8am-5pm Monday through Friday and usually every other weekend 7am-3pm. However, she has been called in due to low staff numbers on several occasions. Here is the problem that Tamika faces. She does not spend enough time at home with her children and if she cuts back on work, she may not have a job in the end. So it seems as if she has to make a choice when all she needs to do is learn how to balance the two. Balancing work life and family life is easier said than
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