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“Most women who work and have a career and a family sympathise with one another because they know just how difficult it is to try and manage it all and sometimes if the pressure's too great and you can't manage something has to give and it's either your career or your family.” quote by Karren Brady
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“Most women who work and have a career and a family sympathise with one another because they know just how difficult it is to try and manage it all and sometimes if the pressure's too great and you can't manage something has to give and it's either your career or your family.”

Karren Brady

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Business Live, 2018

Working mothers often face a forced choice between career and family due to overwhelming pressures.

In simple terms: Balancing work and family is extremely challenging for many women.

Key Takeaway

Seek support and realistic expectations.

Themes

gender work‑life balance family

Mood

empathetic hopeful

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • parenting
  • employer policies

Key Concepts

sociology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What support systems help?
  • How can workplaces become more flexible?
A Different Perspective

Societal expectations can limit options.

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