‘Google CFO retires with a candid memo about work/life balance’ – ‘Mashable’

Seth Fiegerman says, “”After nearly seven years as CFO, I will be retiring from Google to spend more time with my family.”

That’s how Patrick Pichette, one of Google’s highest-ranking executives, led his announcement on Tuesday that he’d be retiring from his role at the company. That line of reasoning has become something of a safe cliché among notable executives leaving their posts. But then Pichette did something unusual: He kept going, offering a candid explanation about the struggles of work/life balance at his level.

Pichette recalls a vacation in Africa with his wife last fall, during which she suggested they keep traveling and really see the world. He initially demurred, noting the importance of his work at the Internet giant”.

Google CFO retires with a candid memo about work/life balance