In a new survey of 2,000 Americans who have taken parental leave in the past, parents were asked which of the nation’s 15 largest industries would best accommodate a family life if they changed careers. According to them, technology is believed to be more supportive (15%).
Likewise, technology was the top choice of industries when it came to supporting a flexible work schedule (17%) – a must for most parents today.
Commissioned by TripleTen and conducted by Talker Research, the survey found that the balancing act between work and children is challenging – 43% felt they often have to prioritize their work over their children.
In fact, 55% considered leaving the workforce for an extended period of time to raise children beyond what a typical maternity or paternity leave would support, and 59% followed suit, leaving their careers to focused on raising their children.
Furthermore, 74% would change their career path if it meant their employer was a better fit for their family life.
Parents said their current jobs lack modern perks like four-day work weeks (44%), unlimited PTO (30%), working exclusively or mostly from home (30%), really good opportunities health insurance (26%) and further. -On-site childcare options (25%).
Sixty-nine percent would consider changing their career industries if it provided them “at least half” of the benefits they need to support their family.
Many parents see a career in the technology industry as the answer. Twelve percent of respondents said they currently work in technology. And of those, 61% believe the industry has allowed them to spend more time with their family than their previous jobs would have allowed.
Likewise, 81% of them would encourage other parents to consider a career in technology for the same family-focused benefits.
“It’s incredibly easy for parents to prioritize work when it’s what takes up the most of their day,” said Maggie Elentukh, VP of Communications and Brand at TripleTen. “But the end result of that prioritization is missing critical moments that no parent ever wants to miss. Parents have a right to spend as much time as possible with their children, and their careers should support this focus.”
Results from the survey also revealed that 42% of parents believe they don’t spend enough time with their children during the typical workday and 58% have asked their children to spend more time with them.
Over half (56%) had to miss events their children attended due to a work obligation.
Almost all parents (96%) said they felt guilty putting work before their children and recalled missing activities such as field trips (46%), sporting events (45%), parent-teacher nights (38 %) and meals. (38%).
Four in five (82%) admitted that they have called out of work or left early to make sure they don’t miss events involving their children.
A third have even lied to their bosses to take the day off – 64% of whom said they do it “guilt free”.
“There is a lot of potential for family support in modern work industries such as the technology sector,” continued Maggie. “The technology industry is a prime example of what a good work/life balance can bring – an efficient level of productivity seen throughout the working day, as well as ensuring that parents have the resources and infrastructure in their workplace to making sure they don’t miss a moment. of their child’s life.”
WHAT DO PARENTS MISS BECAUSE OF WORK?
Joining a field trip – 46%
A sporting event – 45%
School conferences/parent-teacher nights – 38%
meals – 38%
A sports practice – 37%
Family outings (a day trip) – 32%
Celebrations – 31%
A musical recital/theatrical performance – 28%
Their birthday party – 17%
Family holidays – 15%
Ssurvey methodology:
Talker Research surveyed 2,000 American parents who have taken leave from work to raise children; the survey was commissioned by TripleTen and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between July 9 and July 19, 2024.
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