Running a family is often compared to running a business. If - in addition to your own business at home - you also work in our company then you have a lot of balls to juggle in the air. Not always easy, we are aware of that! We, therefore, recommend that you clarify for yourself what you need, to combine parenthood and work well. For some, this might mean some extra childcare. For others, it might mean agreeing on a division of labour with their partner and/or working less, in order to be able to spend more time at home. Let us know if you want to work parttime, for example.
We also know that having children comes with a series of (un)planned events. Children get sick, have birthdays, get lice, have fixed pick-up times from school/bso/kindergarten, they get swimming diplomas, schools have study days or strike days, holidays, teacher-parent meetings, and so on. All events that you as a parent cannot and do not want to miss. Sometimes you have to divide them with your partner, but you will have to deal with them anyway. These events are hardly ever outside of “working hours”. We have already explained in the chapter on ‘Unlimited Holidays’ that we are pursuing a somewhat newer vision on time. In this context, too, we believe that with flexibility on both sides, we should be able to work things out.
If your child is feeling sick, maybe you can work from home during naps or while your kid is Netflixing and YouTubing. If you have to pick them up on time, this means that a meeting cannot run longer. Let your team know in advance, so everyone knows you have a clear end time. If there’s a swimming diploma ceremony planned, make sure you’re there and score a present for your mini during lunch break. Study day and no childcare available? Then plan a ‘study day’ for yourself too. We trust that you can take on your responsibilities, both at home and at work. Being a parent may require more creativity and flexibility, but we believe that you know what you are doing. If you do get stuck or need advice, just ring the bell!