30: Travelling for work while missing my family at home
Welcome to Woman Leadership show. I'm Janet and in this episode, I will be sharing with you
- When I went for an interview in this company which required travelling, there were concern about my 3 kids and if I can be as committed to travelling and be on time for work. To build my credibility, I was never later for work and would travel between 20 – 60% for work during those 5 years.
- I will miss my family and felt lonely during the travel but I told myself I work so my family can be provided and have a comfortable lifestyle. I realized that my friends around me would miss their kids especially they were at very young age and would prefer not to travel and stayed with them.
- My goal was to have passive income and so one day I would be able to spend more time with them and work at my terms. - I overcame those years by talking with them on the phone and spent as much time with them when I am in Singapore. They were very happy when I brought presents and food back from overseas.
Takeaway
I used to feel guilty that I did not have enough time with time but my coach told me that it was okay and I have spent quality time with them and got to communicate with them using face time. That would not be possible without my husband support and my helper whom I can trust to manage the household and the kids. 2nd takeaway - Stay focus on the goal and I overcome the challenges of being lonely when overseas and missing them during work. Now I could take career break and spending more time with them as I was able to save more when I had good income.
- I also appreciate those times when I was overseas to connect with myself and do things that I liked. I went for movies at times when I needed a break from work and chill at hotel lounge. Those were the Me times which helped me to stay balance.
I hope that through my sharing, it draws inspiration and personal reflection for you. I believe every woman can be a leader in your own way.
I look forward to seeing you in my next episode where I will be sharing with you tips and ways to realize your full potential as a leader on Woman Leadership.
- When I went for an interview in this company which required travelling, there were concern about my 3 kids and if I can be as committed to travelling and be on time for work. To build my credibility, I was never later for work and would travel between 20 – 60% for work during those 5 years.
- I will miss my family and felt lonely during the travel but I told myself I work so my family can be provided and have a comfortable lifestyle. I realized that my friends around me would miss their kids especially they were at very young age and would prefer not to travel and stayed with them.
- My goal was to have passive income and so one day I would be able to spend more time with them and work at my terms. - I overcame those years by talking with them on the phone and spent as much time with them when I am in Singapore. They were very happy when I brought presents and food back from overseas.
Takeaway
I used to feel guilty that I did not have enough time with time but my coach told me that it was okay and I have spent quality time with them and got to communicate with them using face time. That would not be possible without my husband support and my helper whom I can trust to manage the household and the kids. 2nd takeaway - Stay focus on the goal and I overcome the challenges of being lonely when overseas and missing them during work. Now I could take career break and spending more time with them as I was able to save more when I had good income.
- I also appreciate those times when I was overseas to connect with myself and do things that I liked. I went for movies at times when I needed a break from work and chill at hotel lounge. Those were the Me times which helped me to stay balance.
I hope that through my sharing, it draws inspiration and personal reflection for you. I believe every woman can be a leader in your own way.
I look forward to seeing you in my next episode where I will be sharing with you tips and ways to realize your full potential as a leader on Woman Leadership.