Parenthood and work often feel like two worlds and these are completely opposite. However, YourDOST co-founders Puneet and Richa Manuja have tried to make the odds simple. They recently welcomed their newborn son Rudra. The two chose to integrate personal and professional life and change traditional norms about work-life balance.
The couple shared their experience on LinkedIn and the post sparked conversation about modern parenting. The two spoke about their sleepless nights and constant guilt of not doing enough. They came up with an idea to raise the child while running a startup.
Puneet shared that a friend of his offered a simple yet unconventional solution to bring Rudra to the office.
Richa sent a straightforward WhatsApp message to her saying that Rudra is in office today and let them know if he creates trouble or disturbances. It shows they that were not afraid to ask for support.
Their story is real and relatable. It is a reminder that parents don’t have to pretend to have everything under control. Puneet said that all the parents who are juggling careers and family know that it is okay to struggle.
The decision of Manuja family to blend work and family seamlessly is a a small yet powerful example for others and also an idea of new kind of workplaces. Puneet and Richa remind that balancing parenthood and work is not about perfection, but it is all about finding what works and leaning on support systems.
Their story is more than just an example of modern parenting. It is a call to rethink how we approach the demands of work and family keeping honesty and compassion at the core.
