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“Spending time away from family during filming, I think, for every working mum is always difficult. But it has to be done; there's no way round it you've just got to do it.” quote by Dervla Kirwan
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“Spending time away from family during filming, I think, for every working mum is always difficult. But it has to be done; there's no way round it you've just got to do it.”

Dervla Kirwan

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

Working mothers must balance career demands with family, often facing unavoidable sacrifices.

In simple terms: Moms face tough work‑family choices.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize and accept tough decisions.

Themes

family career work‑life balance

Mood

empathetic realistic

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • film industry
  • career planning
  • time management

Key Concepts

Sacrifice maternal duty professional ambition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What support could ease this tension?
  • How can you protect family time?
A Different Perspective

No perfect solution exists; sacrifices affect all sides.

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