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A struggle working moms face across the board is not having enough time. Working and mothering requires a balancing act that would make a tight rope walker proud. You’ve got a tight deadline but your daughter has a gymnastics class - do you work late and skip out on time with your kid? Or do you push back at work to get the time you need? Are you worried about how your boss will perceive you if you do push back?
This scenario, and a million others like it, roll in day in and day out. Thankfully, here at Hiro, we do our best to give parents (and every employee) control over their time.
“I am grateful to work at a place that really supports parents and families. I also feel, generationally, millennial moms have really done some heavy lifting in raising awareness about working motherhood. When I look at my peers who have kids, I am so inspired by how those women (and sometimes dads!) have advocated for better working accommodations, more empathy, etc.” - a Hiro mom
Juggling work and family isn’t easy, and if one thing is clear about our Hiro moms, it’s that they are ambitious. These are strong and brilliant women, each making an impact in their area, and becoming a mother hasn’t stopped them from investing in their careers. They each have their own brand of superpower that shows up day in and day out - but do moms see that superpower in themselves? Do they feel it? Probably not.
“As a working mother, the struggle is real—balancing deadlines with bedtime routines, calls with school drop offs, all while feeling like I’m never fully present at home. I constantly push back on the persistent whisper in the back of my mind, telling me I’m not doing enough on all fronts.” - a Hiro mom
I promise you, moms, you are doing enough, and you’re doing it well! Becoming a mom doesn’t mean you have to lose who you were before or sacrifice your career. You can still rise to lead teams, you can still reach the peak of your chosen field, you can do anything.
Finding Balance and Grace
Balancing having ambition with not having enough time is a major theme of working motherhood. We’re trying to raise our children well. We want to set positive examples for our sons and daughters, and we want to show them that they can do anything.
But maybe we’re tired. Maybe we’ve pulled two all nighters or come down with a bug our kids brought home from school. Despite it all, we continue to show up. We forge ahead on our team goals, we strive to bring energy to our workplace, and we desire to exceed the expectations of our colleagues. We want to be good parents. We want to excel in our careers.
“Balancing work and life as a mom in tech isn’t about finding a perfect balance—it’s more like knowing when to roll with the punches.” - a Hiro mom
We won’t always meet our deadlines, and we won’t always make that gymnastics class, but we’ll do our best, and that’s enough.
To our Hiro moms, I’m writing to tell you that you are doing amazing. Your work speaks for itself, both professionally and at home. Your children are all so special, and they are a testament to you! You inspire me to be a better colleague, a better mom, and a better person. Thank you.
To you, reader, you know a mom. Whether it’s your own, your partner, or a friend, there’s a mom in your life that I know would love to hear from you. Reach out, tell them you care about them, and show them a little extra grace and kindness this month.
