Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Sunkyo Kang / pg 110 / summer writing

Work and Love

             How would you feel if you have to drop off from your career or your dream job? Many working mothers are concerned whether to quit their job to raise their children. The current situation makes women unwilling to get married and to have children; these are very much out of their plans since it interferes with their career and life. Also, there is a stereotype where usually men work and women raise children at home. However, today, many women work and live for their own goals, which is why there should be solutions to these working mothers. The society should come up with better policies for women to balance work and family so that they can be successful in both, as a loving mother and a hard working employee.

             Working mothers are often the target of gaze by other employees and the company. This is because of work leaves which makes situation worse for both working mothers and the company. Working mothers need almost a year off when they get pregnant and does not have an income during the leave, whereas the company has to seek for alternatives—hire another employee and train them or more work load for other employees. Therefore, the society needs to think from both perspectives and come up with a solution which will satisfy both sides. Women may inform the company ahead of time so that the company can hire a part time employee whom the woman can teach her part. There should be a policy which allows women to receive a certain amount even during the leave.

             Women tend to hesitate or almost refuse to get married since it destroys their career. The society needs to consider the difficulties women undergo and a solution is needed so that they can enjoy with their family and at the same time continue with their career. Lee, who is a working mother and a student at HUFS, is in her thirties and has a five year old son. When asked about the difficulties before deciding to carry on with her studies, she said, "It was obviously difficult for me to make such decisions and a lot of courage was needed. I always wanted to study English but when I got pregnant, I could not think of continuing with my studies further." However, she manages with her studies now and when I asked her how she could overcome, she said, "My husband is also working, but he tried hard to spend more time with our family, taking care of our son. If it wasn't him, I would not be studying and even having this interview!" Companies should give early leaves to even the husbands so that they can also contribute to child-raising.

             It is very unfortunate where many women today cannot even think of getting married since it is such a burden to their careers. The society should first understand and change their views on working mothers. In order for this awareness to change, it will need time and effort. Also, women should not always be viewed as child-bearing people. In fact, men should take responsibility of the family and also contribute more time and effort to their families. It is true that the environment make them difficult. However, with time, women will be able to be successful both as a mother and as with their career. Before ending the interview, Lee's last words were, "I am currently happy as a mother to spend time with my son and as a student to study and carry one with my career. I hope many women are encouraged by me to think that it is never impossible."


2 comments:

  1. Dooseok Lee / Summer writingJuly 5, 2017 at 10:46 PM

    I liked your writing because it had enough supporting details. I agree that women is treated unfair just because of marriage. Also I liked your beginning of the essay with a question. Enjoyed writing!

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  2. I enjoyed your writing, i also think we should get rid of the prejudice to Working moms, and in this respect, we need society's support. I like your examples in your paragraph. In my suggestion, it would be great to right your topic sentences in each paragraph would be more specific. Thank you!
    /YUN JUNG HWAN

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