These women in UAE balance work, mommy duties perfectly

These women in UAE balance work, mommy duties perfectly

The challenges that lie within, especially for mothers, often dim this glamour.. Travelling for work is often perceived as a glamorous privilege of a high-flying career.. I had made the decision to return to work after giving birth, but to live that decision was the hardest thing," said Meghna, who has been an Etihad pilot for six years. ". Talking about parental parity, she said she and her husband - who is also a pilot - share duties. ". But on most days, our son gets to see only one parent at a time.". While female pilots serve as an essential asset to the airline industry, only 6 per cent of them globally are women.. Maternity and childcare are viewed as major impediments for women to take up the job.. I am glad that the aviation industry is now viewing this differently.. Encouraging more women to join the aviation industry, Meghna said: "Pursue anything as long as you are passionate about it.. For Rajni Singh, a sales manager at Maritime and Mercantile International/Sirocco, travelling frequently comes with the job. ". When you have no children, time is not a constraint and there are no commitments.. But when you become a