How do M&A transaction practices retain working parents (especially working Moms) long term? Any suggestions for best practices?

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FLEXIBILITY and understanding. I know for me, my team is very understanding of doctor appointments, daycare pickup and drop off times, etc. They try to schedule all meetings with me (outside of client calls) before 5pm and that has helped tremendously with making sure that the time after is protected time for me and the kids. They understand that if something had to get done, I’ll get it done whether that’s me logging back on after the kids bedtime instead of between the 5-8 window of the kids being home. Made a huge difference for me and my family! They also legitimately care about my family’s well being by asking how they are (and remembering their names).

In addition, WFH was also the biggest consideration that I looked into.

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I've known multiple moms that only worked on sell-sides

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Flexibility and keeping a consistent team. Its easier to keep boundaries and understand how a team works if it’s the same team working together

What if a working parent wants to be involved in deal work and engaged/stimulated working on deals but only work 9-5ish and no weekends?

Think that’s impossible I tell my manager I want to get off 5/530-730/8 and only work through that time if we are pushing to send something out that night

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