New research suggests most Australian women are more focused on their family life than career, The Advertiser reports.
The Kidspot survey found three quarters of women feel family is the most important thing in their lives and placed career last in a list of priorities that included friends, fitness, study and community work.
Kidspot chief executive Katie May says the results show the idea of 'doing it all' is no longer relevant and that there has been a move away from the 'perfectionist' attitudes held by many women.
But female equality advocate Jenni Colwill disagrees with the idea that women are disengaged with the world of work.
Colwill says women are more assertive than ever and that if they're annoyed with a workplace they are much more likely to make it known by leaving a job.
The Kidspot survey found three quarters of women feel family is the most important thing in their lives and placed career last in a list of priorities that included friends, fitness, study and community work.
Kidspot chief executive Katie May says the results show the idea of 'doing it all' is no longer relevant and that there has been a move away from the 'perfectionist' attitudes held by many women.
But female equality advocate Jenni Colwill disagrees with the idea that women are disengaged with the world of work.
Colwill says women are more assertive than ever and that if they're annoyed with a workplace they are much more likely to make it known by leaving a job.
yes, i agree with work/life balance. as i does partimes,i could actually relax & without tension.i can even manage the time to fully utilise btw work/other
thing such as swimming, reading & i feel pleasure with work/life balance.
Posted by: h.l.ooi | 17 March 2010 at 04:24 PM