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Breaking Out of the “Working Dad’s Career Trap”
by Scott Behson
Quick Takes
- If you find yourself in a career that no longer fits your life priorities:
- Get over the idea that stepping back is a failure
- Explore flexible and remote work
- Look for father-friendly employers
- Consider different industry sectors
- Recognize and adjust to financial trade-offs
Today’s working fathers care about success both in their careers and at home. They take pride in being good providers for their families and dedicating the time and effort necessary to be loving fathers, partners, and spouses.1 But many find that their career success cuts both ways. Some find themselves enmeshed in a career that, while it has many merits, may no longer fit their full range of ...
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