Summer Holiday Survival: Is Your Job Making It Worse?

Ah, the blissful thought of summer! Long days, sunshine, ice cream... and then reality hits. For many parents, particularly mums, the looming six-week school holiday can feel less like a break and more like an impending apocalypse. Juggling work commitments with children who are suddenly home all day can be a monumental task, filled with logistical nightmares, guilt, and the constant feeling of being pulled in a million directions. We get it – it's painful. But what if, on top of all that, you're in a job that makes it even worse? A job with inflexible hours, a demanding boss, or a culture that doesn't understand the realities of family life? That's when the pain truly becomes unbearable. Imagine, though, if you had a career that genuinely worked for you and your family. Perhaps a role with more flexibility, better hours, or even the confidence and support to start your own business, giving you total control over your schedule. That’s where a career coach can be a game-changer.

It's astonishing, isn't it, how little the school day has changed in the last 200 years? We're still largely operating on a model designed for a different era, one where one parent (usually the mother) was typically at home. But the world has evolved, and the traditional 9-to-3 school day often feels completely out of sync with modern working life. Why hasn't it shifted? Perhaps it's a mix of inertia, a focus on academic structures over holistic development, and a lack of creative thinking around how education could better serve both children and families. Imagine a world where school hours were more adaptable, offering options that genuinely supported learning and allowed all parents who want to work the freedom and ability to do so without immense stress. It's a conversation worth having, and a change that could transform the lives of millions.

At The Career Couch, we understand what you're going through. We know the unique pressures and challenges that working women face, especially when the holidays hit. This isn't just another coaching course; we genuinely care. We're here to help you navigate these choppy waters, whether it's finding a job that offers the flexibility you crave, or empowering you to take the leap and build your own business. Investing in yourself with The Career Couch means investing in a future where you have more control, less stress, and more joy. We offer ongoing support in between sessions and a vibrant community of like-minded women who are all on their own journeys. You don't have to face the summer holiday (or your career challenges) alone. Let us help you design a working life that truly works for you and your family.

Book a ‘Coffee Discovery Call’ now through the home page. The call lasts 30 minutes and is an informal call to discuss the challenges you are currently facing. At the end of the call we will advise you on some of the coaches and materials that we think could help you and we will then follow up with a proposal personalised to your unique goals.

Approximate min. cost is £2500 + VAT.