Are you a recovering workaholic? If you're a mother, you are likely a workaholic and won't be recovering from it any time soon. Jacob Hong Tami Teriipaia Trina L. Niki Frank Jenny Groberg Jess Toolson Jessica Schneiders Becki Wright Brenda Anderson Robbyn Scribner McKenzie Bauer Melanie Paris Jones Katie Bunnell Chazzie Carr
MBA | Helping Moms Return to the Workforce | Global Head of Stakeholder Relations | Board Director | WomenTech Global Conference Speaker | Former Amazon
I'm a workaholic. I'm also proud of it. 💪 As a working mother of five kids, I never get a day off. Four-day work week? What's that?! I've been a workaholic for so many years (28 to be exact - my son in the photo is now grown up), I don't really know anything different. And, I wouldn't have it any other way. When my kids were young, my jobs included: • Chef...I’d get up early to get the kids ready for school, fix lunches (or make sure they had a fruit in the ones they made for themselves). I'd put small notes written on napkins to remind them to have a great day, and I was proud of them. • Project Manager...I'd make sure they met deadlines for their school reports, coordinated check-ins with their teachers, and made sure they had all the materials and resources they need to complete their science fair project on time. • Conflict Negotiator...I would have made Christopher Voss proud with my mad negotiation skills. No one can negotiate with a 4 foot terrorist who doesn't want to eat their vegetables like I can. • Financial Planner...Making sure the bills were paid on time, invoices were filed, and budget was forecasted for family vacation. As a working mother (there are no Stay At Home Moms), there were no days off, no “clocking out,” and no vacations. But despite the long hours and the constant balancing act, I wouldn’t change it. I’m proud of the work I do, both in my career at Spinnaker Support and at home. It’s exhausting, sure—but it’s also incredibly rewarding. Because being a workaholic as a mother means: • I’m shaping the lives of my children and giving them the best I can. • I’m setting an example of hard work, dedication, and resilience. • I’m contributing to my family’s future, both financially and emotionally. So yes, I’m a workaholic. But it’s not about being consumed by work—it’s about loving the work I do for my family and my career, and being proud of the impact it has. For all the working moms (and dads) out there—keep going. Your hard work is seen, appreciated, and absolutely worth it. Wishing you happiness in your 7-day work week! #workingmom #happiness #negotiation