Welcome HBR Readers! Please take a look around (see the “best of” category link on the right-hand side of the page) and feel free to like/follow the blog and spread the word. Most of us don’t want to opt-out of a rewarding, successful career. Most of us don’t want to opt-out of being a present, involved parent. Hopefully our generation can find a more balanced, integrated path. A screencap of the recent NYTimes Magazine cover story The NYTimes Sunday Magazine’s fascinating co

“Downshifters” are those who eschew the career ladder and choose alternative paths that open up more time for family or other pursuits. For many, the trade-off is more than worth it. This article discusses 5 common types of downshifting. “The problem with winning the rat race is… you’re still a rat” –Lily Tomlin For me, plateauing my career opens up more time for family. When we think about career paths, we often think about climbing the ladder- stepping up our career one run