A conversation about work life balance in Germany

In this episode of Work Family Me, I chat with Sybille. 

Sybille is a German woman in her 40s, living in the Frankfurt area with her partner and daughter. She is a seasoned professional with decades of experience in global mobility. 

She currently works as an immigration manager for a successful tech company and balances her job with parenting, a partner who works shifts, a consistent yoga practice, and a passion for music. 

How? Let's ask her. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

  • impacts of affordable childcare (and the lack thereof) on choices 

  • limited social permission and flexibility for men to be present parents

  • the truth about the time it takes to be a parent and run a household

  • protecting health and body and interests in the midst of endless to do lists

I hope you enjoyed this conversation exploring the behind the scenes of Sybille’s life flowing between caring for health, financial wellbeing, parenting, partnering, working, and having fun.  

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Maude Burger-Smith