When taking a new job, almost all of us feel like we have a ton to prove – showing that we were the right choice for the role, and justifying our salaries and other compensation. But for those of us with families, balancing this can be tough. Sometimes, however, the best way to approach this is just to set the expectations right up front – and that is exactly what the writer did, bringing up the subject of work/life balance with her boss.

Key Takeaways:

• I’ve always been a workaholic but when my first child was born, I had to shift my priorities to a degree.
• While I still had a strong work ethic and felt it was important to do a good job, I yearned to get through my day so I could see my baby.
• Finally, I had lunch with my boss and told her that my son was my first priority and I could no longer be as flexible.

“How could I possibly succeed in this new role and be a good mom to my baby?”

Read more: http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1138474/i-told-my-boss-my-job-is-less-important