今天，人们一直在谈论家庭和睦的策略，这些政策有助于帮助员工在完成任务的同时能够承担起家庭责任。随着越来越多的职场人事从事着压力极大的职业生涯，政府号召员工们在丢失士气之前一定要关心自己的健康。

　　这些政策对职场女性尤为适用。对于女性来说，在家庭和职业之间保持平衡通常比较困难，尤其是那些有小孩的女性。她们经常在家庭需要和职业突破之间受挫。这也能很好解释女性工作者为什么要比男性工作者要少得多。

　　是否应该辞职成为一个全职太太完全由你自己决定。这个决定在于一系列因素，比如你的家庭财务状况，家人支持程度，你的特长和爱好等等。但是实际上还有另外一些选择，政府提倡的家庭友好政策建议的兼职工作，户外工作，灵活的工作时间，等等。你可以同老板商量一下你的这些选择。

　　如果你选择了兼职或是自由职业者的话，你要做好报酬会减少，获利减少的准备。然而，作为回报，你可以同家人在一起的时间会更多。提前计划一下在家里的时间该怎么分配。否则，从事家里家外的工作远比你从事一份全职的工作要累得多。

　　在决定做什么之前要考虑清楚，关心自己和家人的需求远远比跟从朋友的做法要好。同家人商量商量并对你打算做的事情取得他们的支持。毕竟，你的决定会影响你全家。

　　Dilemma of Working Women  

　　People have been talking about family-friendly policies these days. These are practices to help employees fulfil work and family responsibilities at the same time. As more and more employees are leading a stressful career life, the Hong Kong government urges employers to take care of employees’ well-being before they lose their morale.

　　Such policies are especially applicable to working women. It has always been difficult for females to keep a balance between family and career, especially those who have kids. They are torn between the need from their families and their desire to excel in their career. This explains why only 52% of all women in Hong Kong are employed, compared with 71% of men.

　　Whether you should quit your job and be a full-time housewife is a decision you have to make on your own. It depends on a number of factors such as financial situation of your family, support from family members, and your preference / interests. But there are other choices indeed. The government’s proposed family-friendly policies suggest part-time work, working from home, flexible working hours, etc. You may have to discuss with your boss on these options.

　　If you are switching to part-time or even freelance, you have to be prepared for a pay cut and loss of benefits. Yet, in return, you can have more time for your family. Plan in advance how you will spend your time at home. Otherwise, taking up “two” part-time jobs will make you more exhausted than working for one full-time job!

　　Think carefully before you make up your mind what to do. Assess your and your family’s needs rather than just follow what your friends do. Discuss with your family members and get their support in whatever you are going to commit. After all, your decision affects the whole family.