My nanny called in sick on a Tuesday. For the first time, I was excited instead of panicked.
A former PR professional shares her personal journey of leaving a high-pressure agency career to prioritize family life on a farm. She describes the shift from a culture of constant availability to one of intentional presence.
Why it matters
This narrative reflects broader cultural shifts regarding work-life balance and the 'always-on' expectations of modern corporate roles.
The author left her PR career to be more present with her family. Courtesy of the author My old PR career required me to be available well beyond normal work hours. I left agency life because I wanted more control over my schedule. Now I can step away from work without feeling like everything will collapse. My daughter's nanny called in sick . I had my day all planned and mapped out. A full to-do list for that day, but the list did not survive to even 8 a.m. Being in the PR industry , I am very familiar with this feeling. However, instead of feeling a sense of dread about how I would get it all done, I felt excited. Excited that I got to spend time with my daughter instead of being behind a computer.
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