38% of working parents say theyve missed a childs major event

38% of working parents say theyve missed a childs major fest38% of working parents say theyve missed a childs major eventSometimes, working parents have to make sacrifices when it comes to their kids.Recent CareerBuilder research found that 38% of working parents said theyve missed a significant event in their childs life due to work in the last year. But thats not all 21% of working parents said that theyve missed a tiefpunkt of three for the same reason.But still, 78% of respondents agree that you can be both a parent and a good employee and 7% have even indicated their parent skills/experience on their resume or cover letter.The Harris Poll surveyed 1,012 American, adult, full-time workers who dont work for the government or themselves.The impact that work has on employed parents livesWhile 46% of working parents report that they havent taken advantage of flexible working arrangements, those who say they have done so (54%) had some pretty lukewarm results. Just 12% say its helped their career and under 40% (37%) were neutral.Although 66% of working parents say that they spend a minimum of three hours with their kids daily, 18% say that their jobs are hurting their romantic relationships.While 24% reported that their kids have approached them about spending less time at work, 51% think they feel equally successful in their role at work and as a parent.But 65% of working parents (66% of moms and 65% of dads) agreed that they would not want to take a pay cut if it meant that they could spend more time with their kids. Still, 23% said their jobs are diminishing the connections they have with them.Jennifer Grasz, vice president of corporate communications for CareerBuilder, commented on the research in a statement.Work-life balance is certainly a struggle for all professionals, but we see workers moving past the idea that they have to give something up and that the sacrifice of either a career or parenting must be made, she said. Promoting a balance should be imp ortant to employers, too. When employees feel a greater sense of control and ownership over their own lives, they tend to have better relationships with coworkers, be more productive and are able to leave work issues at work and home issues at home.