Tips On Maintaining Career And Family Balance Ala Novita Angie

JAKARTA Being a mother who works is not an easy task. Responsibility at home and professional work often goes hand in hand and creates its own challenges. This double role demands the ability to share time, energy and attention in balance.

In the Midea #OpenBarengExpert event, well-known artist Novita Angie shared her views on the challenges that mothers face working, as well as sharing tips on how to manage family finances wisely.

According to Novita, one of the biggest challenges for a working mother comes from within herself. Even though your partner may be ready to help, the feeling of great responsibility makes many mothers feel the need to take care of everything by themselves.

"The challenge is coming from us alone. We must be willing to help us. But this is our nature, no matter how busy we are, a mother will definitely want to take care of anything," said Novita, when met in the Pasar Minggu area, South Jakarta, Tuesday, March 18.

Novita also mentioned that physical and mental fatigue is unavoidable. However, often mothers work reluctant to ask their husbands for help, because they feel they are able to solve everything on their own.

"We are tired, but our husbands are relaxed. Instead, we get angry. Even though our husbands are immediately ordered, because we can't and are tired," he added.

In addition, priority management skills are also the main key for working mothers. Understanding when to focus attention on work or family is a wise decision that needs to be taken every day.

"The challenge is how to divide time. How to manage it, which must come first. There are times when I believe that. The priority is work, because there is something that must be pursued," said Novita.

However, at certain times, family priorities remain the main ones. The presence in special moments for children, such as school events or birthday celebrations, becomes irreplaceable.

Not only talking about dividing time, Novita also shared her views on family financial management. She and her husband use the financial postal system to ensure that all needs are met, ranging from basic needs, savings, investment, to emergency funds.

"My husband and I have a postal system. I help the family. I have the posts," explained Novita.

Selain itu, Novita juga menerapkan gaya hidup menghemat melalui kegiatan seperti thrifting atau menjual pakaian lama. Cara ini tidak hanya mengurangi pengeluaran, tetapi juga memberikan tambahan pendapatan.

Fitria Nagari, Brand Communication Manager of Midea (Kiri), Prita Ghozie (Central), and Novita Angie (Kanan) (Photo: VOI/Adelia)

"My husband and I are open, which parts are savings, which part is the most expenditure," he added.

Despite having a busy work schedule, Novita Angie always tries to take advantage of her free time with her family. If possible, he takes his children while working to create moments of togetherness.

"On weekends, time for family. Usually when I work, I boyong my children, because togetherness is awaited," said Novita.

On the occasion of the event, Midea as a leading household appliance brand introduced various innovative products that can support the daily work of mothers.

One of its flagship products is the Everest Midea Kulkas which offers the largest capacity in its class, providing efficient food storage solutions.

In addition, products such as rice cooker, air fry, and microwave were also introduced to assist families in preparing healthy dishes more practically.

"As a brand that always innovates in presenting household solutions, we want to support people with the best products that provide real benefits in everyday life," said Jack Ding, President Director of Midea Electronics Indonesia.