This afternoon, on our way home from the math tutor, my daughter C asked me this question: "Who would you have married if you didn't marry daddy?"
At this point in my parenting career I've learned a few lessons, one of which is that after your kids gets to be about six, it's impossible to pull the wool over their eyes. Maybe it's the tone of your voice or your averted gaze when you're telling that "little white lie"--I'm not sure--but somehow they always know when you're not being straight with them.
If it were fun and easy, we’d already be doing it. Nothing inspires me to scrub my floors, clean the chandelier or bake pies from scratch as much as when I’m faced with an overwhelming task. Looking for a job, writing a resume, or even thinking about the next steps can be enough to propel me into a cleaning frenzy.
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If it were fun and easy, we’d already be doing it. Nothing inspires me to scrub my floors, clean the chandelier or bake pies from scratch as much as when I’m faced with an overwhelming task. Looking for a job, writing a resume, or even thinking about the next steps can be enough to propel me into a cleaning frenzy.
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After reading the article I got a different slant than posted above. It sounds like its really about people wanting to have more of a life, around their family, their relationships, as well as their work. That men and women alike are not wanting to work in the same ways the medical community has worked in the past.
I don't see this as a bad thing, perhaps things are opening up for them to be able to take care of their lives' and have more openess for their patients as well.
"But I can’t help wondering if the question “Are Women Doctors Worth the Money?” distracts medicine from having to answer the harder question, “Can we provide high-quality care more flexibly for everyone?” quote from Cali Williams.
wouldn't that be great, better quality care for everyone, including those giving the care!
Antonia
Ottalie Clark
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Hi Catherine,
Although I wasn't at that conference, I have been having similar conversations with the co-working world. It really is what these millenials are looking for in terms of flexibility. I recently blogged about it. http://www.svmoms.com/2008/04/being-a-cool-ki.html
Companies need to adapt to the changing workforce that technology has enabled if they want to win with this new generation. Additionally, I think that the "onrampers" are also looking for this flexibility. As I have said before, we all want to have our cake and eat it, too.
-Felicity
Hi Catherine;
Where do you go for bikram yoga in our area?
Thks.
Mei-Ling
Anita --
I appreciate that you took time to share your story with me. It was especially interesting to hear how you want to do something that is positive for your lives personally, friendly to our environment, and has the potential to make a difference in other people's lives.
Keep up the good work!
--Polly Schoen