HerStory - Episode 4:
Kim's story: Juggling deep data, mental work and everyday life as a mom
Kim is proof that flexibility and responsibility are not mutually exclusive. On the contrary: she exemplifies how technical expertise, self-organization and team spirit can work together.
Since April 2023, she has been an integral part of our Controlling team as a Business Data Analyst.
With a clear eye and a sure feel for numbers, she works to make our resource planning smarter, more transparent and future-proof.
She laid the foundation for this during her studies in business informatics: As a working student, she supported us in the introduction of new systems and also wrote her final thesis with us.
Today, Kim is responsible for the optimization and further development of the Jedox BI tool independently, in a structured manner and with an eye for the big picture. Her analyses help to make well-founded decisions. Her perspectives flow directly into strategic planning.
Even though she usually works remotely: Her opinion matters!
Kim is present in the team, actively contributes and is valued for her expertise. She also manages her everyday life with a child part-time, with clear focus. Not less, but organized differently. Not on the side, but very consciously.
"I don't want to matter ´despite´ working part-time. I want to show that responsibility and flexibility go together well if you are trusted and deliver nontheless."
3 questions for Kim
How do you organize your working day between remote work, part-time work and responsibility in controlling?
My daily routine is pretty well organized. Even though working remotely saves me the commute to work, it doesn't automatically give me more time. I take my daughter to daycare in the morning and pick her up again in the afternoon.
As I have increased my working hours, my day is well structured and requires a lot of organization. What I can't manage during my regular working hours, I sometimes do in the evening, as I consciously want to be there for my child after picking them up.
Of course, this can also be exhausting. That's why it's all the more important to take some time out now and then and pay attention to your own balance.
How did your bachelor's thesis with us make it easier for you to start your current role?
The bachelor's thesis gave me a great practical experience boost, especially in dealing with Excel. However, my learning curve didn't really get steep until after I got a permanent position.
I'm grateful to my line manager for giving me responsibility early on and still always being there if I had any questions. This mixture of trust and support helped me to settle in quickly and develop professionally.
What advice would you give to women who want to confidently combine work and family?
There can be phases when everything becomes too much and you doubt whether you can do everything justice. It's important not to let this discourage you, because better times will come again.
You shouldn't try to be perfect in all areas. That only puts you under unnecessary pressure. It's much more important to listen to yourself and find a solution that suits your life.
With good self-organization and support from your family, environment and employer, it's much easier to find a balance.
We are proud to have Kim in our team because she shows that modern working models work best when trust, competence and team spirit come together.
