Motherhood and career balance in tech is more than a buzzword — it’s a lived experience for women across Latin America. At Perficient, we opened an unfiltered conversation where working moms shared the invisible challenges, emotional weight, and victories that come with raising a family while building a career in tech.
Held in honor of Mother’s Day, this heartfelt conversation brought together working mothers across Latin America who opened up about the often-unspoken struggles, emotional pressures, and small victories of navigating their careers and their role as moms.
What made this event stand out wasn’t polished answers or picture-perfect success stories. It was honesty.
“You’re Doing the Best You Can, and That Should Be Enough.”
From Colombia to Mexico, our panelists shared deeply personal journeys. Laura, a director and mother of two, spoke of the fear she felt when she first became pregnant — the silent worry that years of professional growth might suddenly vanish. Ana, a Business Analyst and new mom, reflected on the internal pressure to be “perfect” at both work and motherhood, only to realize the cost came at her own well-being. And Yelitza, a project manager, reminded us how unrealistic media portrayals of motherhood can be — and how important it is to protect our emotional space from harmful comparisons.
One powerful moment came when Ana admitted something that hit home for many in the audience: “We try to work like we don’t have children, and parent like we don’t have a job.” It perfectly captured the impossible standards placed on modern working mothers, especially in a fast-paced industry like tech.
Redefining Motherhood and Career Balance in Tech
Many of our speakers talked about guilt — the kind that shows up when you arrive late to your child’s event, or when you step away from your screen to take a breath. But they also talked about reclaiming joy in small ways: buying clothes that fit your new body with pride, finding five quiet minutes for yourself, or simply accepting that chaos is part of the journey.
Laura confessed that despite having two children, she still struggles to carve out time for exercise. But instead of giving up, she’s learning to integrate movement into family routines. “Sometimes the win isn’t in doing it perfectly, but in simply doing your best—with love, grace, and honesty,” she shared.
How Perficient Supports Motherhood and Career Balance in Tech
At Perficient, we don’t just host conversations — we listen, we learn, and we act. Forums like Motherhood Unfiltered reflect our deep commitment to building a workplace where every employee feels valued, heard, and supported — not just as professionals, but as people.
We know that creating a culture of inclusion means recognizing the invisible work that happens outside of the office — caregiving, mental load, and emotional labor. And it means supporting our employees in ways that are flexible, empathetic, and humane.
From Employee Resource Groups like Women in Tech, to career growth programs, mental health support, and flexible work policies, we’re proud to walk alongside our people through every chapter of their journey.
Because at Perficient, we believe that when you support the person, you empower the professional.
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