SIP Transcription - 1 by Alphon ML https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn en-us 2023-11-14 07:50:12 UTC 2023-11-14 08:50:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788734765 It’s all about playing to each other's strengths and having a game plan that's fair and flexible.

]]> 2023-11-14 07:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788734765 https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788739451 Honestly, not really. I've been doing more than my fair share, and it's starting to bug me.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788739451 But recently, it seems like our free time is mostly used to catch up on chores we couldn't make it during the week. https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788739645 2023-11-14 08:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788739645 https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788740843 Originally, we tried to divide tasks based on what we each liked or were good at.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788740843 https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788741572 Early on, we had this grand plan of a chore chart and everything. But you know how life goes, it doesn't always stick to the plan.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788741572 https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788741756 Yeah, it's a bit hard like trying to juggle a bunch of stuff. Some days, I wish I had an extra pair of hands just to keep up.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788741756 Interviewee Profile alphonsuschngsingloong https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788742666 Age: 33

Occupation: Manager

Family: Married for 5 years with 2 kids

]]> 2023-11-14 08:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788742666 https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788743199 It's not causing major conflicts, but I can feel a bit of tension creeping in.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788743199 https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788743712 I think part of it is that my husband's work has been very demanding lately. I get it, we both have jobs to juggle. But the tasks somehow ended up being more on my plate.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788743712 alphonsuschngsingloong https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788745193 First up, open communication. We need to be honest about how we're feeling.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788745193 https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788746745 Communication is a big one. Then, there's this whole unconscious gender role thing. Breaking away from those traditional expectations is tougher than it sounds.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788746745 https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788746894 Yeah, we've touched on it in the past, but it's like he's not fully getting how much it's bothering me because until now, nothing changed.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788746894 https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788751497 There are days when one of us is drowning in deadlines, and it's hard to ask for help without feeling guilty.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788751497 alphonsuschngsingloong https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788752566 Unfortunately, it's not a magical fix. Our workplaces do try to be a bit flexible, but it's not always a perfect solution.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788752566 alphonsuschngsingloong https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788761662 Restructuring of our chores. Because I feel like it's more about discovering a balance that works.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788761662 alphonsuschngsingloong https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788761804 Consistency. We've got to stick to the plan and not let things slide back into old habits.

]]> 2023-11-14 08:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788761804 How was the work split? https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788762467 2023-11-14 08:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788762467 Challenges in achieving a more equal distribution https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788766665 2023-11-14 08:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788766665 Solutions to avoid any potential/existing problems https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788772865 2023-11-14 08:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788772865 Insight: User finds it difficult to split the workload of household responsibilities fairly https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788782975 2023-11-14 08:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788782975 I need my partner to agree in a fairer distribution of work https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788792764 2023-11-14 08:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alphonsuschngsingloong/5y9rv3alx0hnrifn/wish/2788792764