Best careers to pursue if you want to have a family

Can a career in tech make you a more present parent?

In a new poll of 2,000 Americans who have taken parental leave in the past, parents were asked which of the nation’s 15 biggest industries would better accommodate a family life if they were to change their career. According to them, tech is believed to be the most supportive (15%).

Likewise, tech was the top pick of industries when it came to supporting a flexible work schedule (17%) — a must-have for most parents today.

Commissioned by TripleTen and conducted by Talker Research, the survey revealed that the balancing act between work and children is challenging — 43% felt like they frequently have to prioritize their work over their children.