AGL 026: Work-Life Balance and Technical Agronomy with Nicole Stecklein

Here are a few tips Nicole recommends for those striving to achieve a work life balance while working in the agriculture industry.
Don’t think you’re doing a bad job. — There’s a lot of pressure on parents right now to constantly be present. Children can do well without their parents being there 100 percent of the time. They need to be able to build relationships with other people besides their parents and they need to feel secure even when their parents are not around. Don’t feel guilty if you are working on yourself and your career because that is important, too.
Not everything’s going to be perfect — When children are young, that’s when you really want to put in a lot of time, but that’s also usually when you’re trying to advance your career. Be willing to say no. Career is important. Make sure you’re not feeling guilty for not being home with your kids but also make sure you’re not feeling guilty for not being at work. The great thing about agriculture is that every team that I’ve been on says family comes first.
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Here are a few tips Nicole recommends for those striving to achieve a work life balance while working in the agriculture industry.

Don’t think you’re doing a bad job. — There’s a lot of pressure on parents right now to constantly be present. Children can do well without their parents being there 100 percent of the time. They need to be able to build relationships with other people besides their parents and they need to feel secure even when their parents are not around. Don’t feel guilty if you are working on yourself and your career because that is important, too. Not everything’s going to be perfect — When children are young, that’s when you really want to put in a lot of time, but that’s also usually when you’re trying to advance your career. Be willing to say no. Career is important. Make sure you’re not feeling guilty for not being home with your kids but also make sure you’re not feeling guilty for not being at work. The great thing about agriculture is that every team that I’ve been on says family comes first.

To learn more about being an agronomist, subscribe to Nicole’s YouTube Channel or follow her on Twitter @nicolestecklein https://twitter.com/NicoleStecklein.

Subscribe to the AgGrad YouTube Channel to learn more about career opportunities in agriculture, and follow us online:

Website: www.AgGrad.com

Snapchat: @AgGrad http://aggrad.com/snapchat/

Twitter: @AgGradNation https://twitter.com/aggradnation

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AgGradNation

Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/aggrad

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/