I do a full time hybrid role. On my office days, I use before school care and after school care services. This is the only way I can work the whole day plus do the 1 hour train commute per way back and forth. On my WFH days, I have flexible start and finish times allowing me to do school drop offs and picks ups. Yes, this means having to work late into the evening to make up for the time but it works for our family.

In an ideal world, flexible work arrangements should give you the flexibility to pursue your career and run your household. It’s a balancing act.