Seeing myself reflected in someone else's situation.

Despite all the problems I had with juggling childcare and a career, I just gritted my teeth and got on with it, literally with my hair turning grey owing to stress. I had one of those jobs where presenteeism was the route to success. People worked overtime, all the time, for no extra pay. Then a member of my team came to me, very distressed about their own issues, and I heard myself say to them "there is always the option to leave, and do something new." I could see quite clearly for them it would make perfect sense to work flexibly. Then I thought perhaps I could do the same. It made me realise that you don't have to accept the way things are, that you can make a change for yourself and your family. I'm hoping this site will help others do the same.