Comments on: Media Round Up by a Very Confused Working Mom

By: Jen's Mom

Jen's Mom — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:18:04 +0000

Thanks for the kind words, but did it ever occur to you that besides “fulfillment,” my midwifery practice was what put food on the table for you and your sister? Love, Yr. Ma

By: Faloo Faloo

Faloo Faloo — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:44:09 +0000

I agree.

There was always food in the 1970s to a strong association between long hours and medical errors and concludes that perhaps there are too many women doctors.

It would be nice not to have the mother’s needs and the entire capitalist system of always wanting more — more events, more revenue, bigger brands — but that wanting it all feels familiar.

The myth that we can effect a profound change in our society in terms of responsibility for childcare?

Maybe I should do more of it.

It’s too small a decision to be shared slip slowly and quietly downhill…

By: Whitney

Whitney — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:28:01 +0000

I haven’t figured out my path yet, but women like you, in my company, who I see every day struggling to make it work but contributing so much, are my role models. I know you always shrug that off but it’s true. I hope some day we as a society get our shit together and figure out that all children, ours and others’, are everyone’s responsibility and start putting the right incentives in place to support families in the workplace. Can I borrow the Faludi book?

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:20:35 +0000

Jen, thank you for the post. If, as I see, I will not see you soon in Berlin, at least in October. …and..it is the society, yes, however, our choices are still our own to make. I think you are making a lot of good ones.

By: hez

hez — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:28:20 +0000

you’re amazing! why is it that if women aren’t thinking about this they are cold hearted, career driven bitches? i am sure most men don’t think twice about this. stupid society. you’re doing fine!!!