Across Quote by Carine Roitfeld
“We are very lucky to work in fashion and not work in a hospital or something where the biggest deal we come across is perhaps the length of a skirt.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Vogue Magazine, 2015
Fashion work feels privileged compared to high‑stress professions like healthcare, where stakes are life‑or‑death rather than aesthetic details.
In simple terms: Fashion seems easier than hospital work.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate your job’s benefits.
Themes
privilege
career perspective
gratitude
Mood
grateful
reflective
Type
observational
career
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- healthcare volunteering
- fashion industry networking
Key Concepts
risk assessment
value of work
social comparison
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your work impact others?
- What would you miss in a hospital?
A Different Perspective
Fashion still involves pressures and deadlines.
