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WATCH: Mom quits corporate job, finds real work-family balance

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">There is no singular definition of the ideal mother, especially in today’s world. Outdated notions, like the belief that there should be a tradeoff between family and career, have been thrown out the window, and in its place is a more inclusive understanding of what it takes to be a great mom. Now, we see a more empowered woman, with a plethora of parenting choices in front of her -- able to choose what is right for her own situation.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAxMbS9i67Cn7NLc_G1oyTrwBBykTysbd1ah-S0gqAGmeO-7YrXCUDvc4kMG427b0a_ruA_E82l-GY9K62O7rocBZbR4D6Cib8pAv4sco5lQPtyetKgtbha3q7E58Y29l87Ql7v3CjUBG/s1600/uber-mom1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Genny Ibarra, a modern mom shares her story of balancing work and family with Uber." border="0" class="img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAxMbS9i67Cn7NLc_G1oyTrwBBykTysbd1ah-S0gqAGmeO-7YrXCUDvc4kMG427b0a_ruA_E82l-GY9K62O7rocBZbR4D6Cib8pAv4sco5lQPtyetKgtbha3q7E58Y29l87Ql7v3CjUBG/s1600/uber-mom1.jpg" title="Genny Ibarra, a modern mom shares her story of balancing work and family with Uber." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Genny Ibarra, a modern mom shares her story of balancing work and family with Uber.</td></tr></tbody></table>With the introduction of more flexible work options, moms are presented with a unique option -- to be able to spend time with their family while pursuing their passions and earning money as well.<br /><br />Genny Ibarra had a high-flying career in human resources, but she felt that she needed to make a choice between having a career or starting a family. To make way for focusing on conceiving a child, she quit her nine-to-five job. Not long after doing so, she gave birth to her daughter Mikkai, and soon realized that raising her daughter would take precedence over anything else. <br /><br />But after a few years, Genny yearned for something more, she felt she could do more but she was not ready to give up the active role she plays in rearing Mikkai. That’s when Genny decided to be an Uber Partner. <br /><br />Watch Genny's inspiring story here:<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe height="350" src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Th3YQACoPwZ1dsaTBUNV9weVU/preview" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />“With Uber, I don’t need to choose between working and caring for my family,” Genny said. “I have the freedom to work and be there with my family as soon as they need me.”<br /><br />According to Genny, she enjoys the fact that she can work at her own pace. Doing what she can to help with the family finances, while still being part of the most significant milestones in her daughter’s life.<br /><br />“What’s important to me is that my family has a solid relationship, because at the end of the day my family is more valuable to me than anything. With Uber, it gives me the capability to balance the things most important to me,” Genny concludes.</div>

WATCH: Mom quits corporate job, finds real work-family balance

There is no singular definition of the ideal mother, especially in today’s world. Outdated notions, like the belief that there should be a t...

LOOK: Lucky UBER riders win Samsung Galaxy Note5

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - For these lucky individuals, it came as a surprise that on their booked Uber ride, they would come home with the latest Samsung Galaxy Note5. Without their knowledge, their booking made them instant participants of the Galaxy Note5 Luck 5 on A Ride Promo, where five lucky Uber riders were selected when he or she booked a car at select locations. It was truly a matter of being at the right place at the right time.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrss75GhipNbnunowj6h4uYASM3CanQxOOy5ezRnvmTXbfZcuuEOFqRde6ZEmL4PgPCN2vvRO3_hi9OnAR3YkyaFVVlWxQ7BzGa3IKpT-PWehGlg-XWI4QHpAIYJouu7CP25hHgcygE_v/s1600/UBER-PASSENGERS-WIN-GALAXY-NOTE5.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lucky UBER riders win Samsung Galaxy Note5" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrss75GhipNbnunowj6h4uYASM3CanQxOOy5ezRnvmTXbfZcuuEOFqRde6ZEmL4PgPCN2vvRO3_hi9OnAR3YkyaFVVlWxQ7BzGa3IKpT-PWehGlg-XWI4QHpAIYJouu7CP25hHgcygE_v/s640/UBER-PASSENGERS-WIN-GALAXY-NOTE5.jpg" title="Lucky UBER riders win Samsung Galaxy Note5" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Five lucky Uber riders went home with a Samsung Galaxy Note5, the only ultra-premium Dual SIM phone, through  the Galaxy Note5 Lucky 5 on A Ride Promo, a partnership between innovation leader and Uber. The Samsung Galaxy Note5 is a true productivity tool with game-changing features such as an enhanced S-Pen, a professional-grade camera, and ultra-fast charging. Stephanie Sy, Marketing Manager for Uber Manila, poses with winner (from left to right )Katrina Romualdez, Diana Ecija, Justin Poniente and Fe Reyes. Joining them is  Patty Rodriguez, Product Manager Head for Samsung Electronics Philippines (rightmost).</td></tr></tbody></table><br />One of the winners, Katrina Ronwaldo, gushed “How lucky can I get?  All I really wanted was a quick ride but hey, I won’t say no to Samsung’s newest baby—I’ve just had the Galaxy Note5 for a few days and I’m totally blown away by it. It has all sorts of fun features and apps that have made my life so much easier and better --  from a really useful S-Pen to a very powerful camera and really fast charging.  It’s a pity I only learned about the Galaxy Note5 now—it’s what I’ve always needed.”<br /><br />“We at Samsung like surprising people with possibilities that they never thought existed—like getting a cutting-edge smartphone in the most unexpected way.  Through this promo with Uber, we hope to open people’s eyes to infinite possibilities out there, which they will also discover once they get their hands on the Galaxy Note5,” said Patty Rodriguez, Samsung Product Marketing Head.</div>

LOOK: Lucky UBER riders win Samsung Galaxy Note5

MANILA, Philippines - For these lucky individuals, it came as a surprise that on their booked Uber ride, they would come home with the lates...