As an executive, I took a 3-day PTO to be a housewife. I tackled my dusty to-do list and was more present at home.
An executive shares her experience of taking a short leave to focus on domestic tasks, sparking a broader discussion on the 'leaning out' trend among corporate women. The piece explores the tension between career ambition and personal well-being.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing cultural shift in corporate environments regarding work-life balance and the sustainability of high-pressure leadership roles.
The author (not pictured) used her stay-at-home PTO to tackle household to-do list items. Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty Images This post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here . Leaning out It was day two of my stay-at-home PTO. This is the time off that isn't for traveling or relaxing, but — as I told my group chat — to be a housewife. And over three days, I was productive: I decluttered a closet, replaced a broken appliance, and even enjoyed a Pilates class at 11 a.m. Not only did I accomplish goals that had gotten dusty on my to-do list, but I also noticed other positive benefits. I listened more to my children and felt more present.
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