{"id":45531,"date":"2025-05-09T08:45:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T00:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/?p=45531"},"modified":"2025-05-09T11:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T03:40:08","slug":"the-balancing-act-heres-how-this-mum-navigates-career-and-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/the-balancing-act-heres-how-this-mum-navigates-career-and-family\/","title":{"rendered":"The Balancing Act: Here\u2019s How This Mum Navigates Career and Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"45531\" class=\"elementor elementor-45531\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69a8fdc e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69a8fdc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-401d243 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"401d243\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This Mother\u2019s Day, HomeTeamNS Management Committee Assistant Treasurer Ms Kee Mui Hoon reflects on how being a mother has empowered her professionally and personally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19cbdb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19cbdb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to juggling parenting, work, and volunteering commitments, mothers often have a unique advantage. Just ask Ms Kee Mui Hoon \u2014 mother of three, who is the Assistant Treasurer of the HomeTeamNS Management Committee as well as Deputy Director of Administration and Finance in the Singapore Police Force (SPF).<\/p><p>Far from holding her back, motherhood has strengthened her ability to lead and contribute meaningfully. \u201cRather than limiting my career aspirations, it equipped me with invaluable skills like time management, efficiency, adaptability, and resilience,\u201d she shares. \u201cThese have enhanced my capabilities at work and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b6fe06 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b6fe06\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-345c3b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"345c3b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MLSW5262-opq3003828354.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-45536\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MLSW5262-opq3003828354.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MLSW5262-opq3003828354-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MLSW5262-opq3003828354-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MLSW5262-opq3003828354-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21cbe61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21cbe61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">IT TAKES A TEAM TO EXCEL \u2014 AT HOME AND AT HOMETEAMNS <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ec172b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ec172b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mui Hoon, who joined the Home Team in 2000, has spent over two decades contributing to meaningful initiatives across the SPF and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Her work spans policy, operations, and transformation efforts that have strengthened national service, supported frontline operations, and improved healthcare delivery within the Home Team.<\/p><p>At HomeTeamNS, she brings the same dedication to her role as Assistant Treasurer of the Management Committee. Drawing on her financial expertise, she ensures good financial governance in procurement and payment processes. Her attention to detail and drive for accountability earned her the Meritorious \u2013 Bronze Award at the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/hometeamns-awards-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 HomeTeamNS Awards<\/a>.<\/p><p>For Mui Hoon, the sense of purpose is amplified by the people she works with. \u201cThe Home Team NSmen\u2019s unwavering commitment to giving back to the community is a constant source of inspiration,\u201d she says. \u201cThe professionalism, positive attitude, and dedication of the HomeTeamNS staff make our collaborative efforts both effective and enjoyable.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04dbd68 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"04dbd68\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c50793b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c50793b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HIGHLIGHTS FROM MS KEE MUI HOON\u2019S HOME TEAM JOURNEY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21ae97c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21ae97c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Shaping National Service Policy: <\/strong>Supported the Committee to Strengthen National Service, working with MINDEF to enhance the NS system for greater impact and relevance.<\/li><li><strong>Honouring NS Contributions: <\/strong>Helped organise NS45 and NS50 commemorative events to celebrate the dedication and sacrifices of Singapore\u2019s NSmen.<\/li><li><strong>Driving Cost-Saving Innovation: <\/strong>Successfully secured competitive insurance premium rates in the 2016 joint MINDEF\u2013MHA Insurance tender \u2014 benefiting officers, NSmen and volunteers.<\/li><li><strong>Enhancing Medical Operations: <\/strong>Operationalised the outsourcing of the\u00a0Home Team medical centres, enabling the redeployment of SCDF medics and NSF Medical Officers to operational roles \u2014 supporting the expansion of SCDF ambulance services.<\/li><li><strong>Strengthening Pandemic Response:\u00a0 <\/strong>Part of the MHA team that set up in-situ vaccination centres and managed mass swab testing across Home Team training schools \u2014 helping to protect officer health and sustain operational readiness during COVID-19.<\/li><li><strong>Building Leadership Through Service:\u00a0 <\/strong>Gained extensive experience in strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and change management through cross-agency collaborations and major transformation projects.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a1e23 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39a1e23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7b4cc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7b4cc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Her appreciation for strong partnerships also extends to her personal life. She credits her husband as an unwavering pillar of support throughout their marriage \u2014 especially during the early years of raising their children while building their careers.<\/p><p>Though their children are older now, she still remembers the whirlwind of morning routines, school drop-offs, chores, homework checks and late-night work sessions. \u201cIt felt overwhelming and demanding then, but together we shared the load and conquered it all,\u201d she recalls. \u201cIt was a truly satisfying and fulfilling journey.\u201d<\/p><p>One strategy that worked well for the couple was taking turns to step up whenever the other had urgent work commitments. This mutual support allowed both to stay committed to both their careers and their children \u2014 while making the most of every moment together.<\/p><p>\u201cSince becoming a mother, I\u2019ve developed the ability to maximise every minute of my day,\u201d she adds. \u201cI\u2019ve had to be incredibly focused and task-driven at work and at home. The limited hours in a day have made me more efficient and productive.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1817e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b1817e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250423-WA0000.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-45537\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250423-WA0000.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250423-WA0000-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250423-WA0000-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250423-WA0000-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b11996f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b11996f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">INSTILLING THE SAME VALUES IN THE NEXT GENERATION<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756de9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"756de9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As a mother of three young adults, Mui Hoon hopes her children will continue to grow into individuals who care for others and contribute positively to their communities.<\/p><p>This spirit of community is reflected in the family-friendly facilities and programmes at <a href=\"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HomeTeamNS<\/a> clubhouses. Mui Hoon views them as truly special spaces that bring families together in meaningful ways. \u201cFrom the exciting adventure and water play facilities that light up children&#8217;s faces, to fitness courses for all ages, and cosy dining spots for family meals, there\u2019s something for everyone,\u201d she explains.<\/p><p>Mui Hoon adds that the clubhouses also foster a unique sense of community among HomeTeamNS families who share similar experiences and values. \u201cIt\u2019s heartwarming to see children making friends while their parents connect, creating an extended family atmosphere that makes each visit special.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a20d7b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a20d7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fd4da3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2fd4da3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20231027-WA0007.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-45533\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20231027-WA0007.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20231027-WA0007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20231027-WA0007-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20231027-WA0007-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de35a38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de35a38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A MOTHER\u2019S DAY MESSAGE FROM THE HEART<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d680be6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d680be6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While balancing motherhood, career, and community service has had its challenges, Mui Hoon finds it incredibly rewarding. She shares this heartfelt message for fellow working mums: \u201cHere\u2019s to all of us who are doing our best at work and cherishing those special moments with family, whether it\u2019s celebrating our children\u2019s milestones, enjoying dinner together, or simply being present for those small but meaningful everyday moments that make everything worthwhile.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-453abf7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"453abf7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a1d77b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8a1d77b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-45539\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture1.png 602w, https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture1-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25957c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25957c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Celebrate Mother\u2019s Day at HomeTeamNS! Join us for a weekend filled with meaningful experiences. Enjoy hands-on craft workshops, heartfelt card making, energetic Zumba sessions, and fun-filled games. Whether you\u2019re celebrating with laughter, creativity, or movement, there\u2019s something special for every mom to enjoy and cherish. For more information, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpstaging.hometeamns.sg\/events\/celebrate-mothers-day-with-hometeamns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-edce1a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"edce1a9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be08bf1\" data-id=\"be08bf1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64682c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"64682c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d53f58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d53f58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: left; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); letter-spacing: -0.21px; color: #105cab;\">Like our stories? 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