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Career and Family: The Balancing Act
A rising percentage of women are achieving higher education and advanced degrees, indicating a shift towards greater workforce participation. However, societal pressures contribute to many women hesitating to have children due to the perception that they cannot balance both career and family. This upcoming generation faces the hope of redefining this balance, allowing for career breaks for child-rearing without detrimental impacts on their jobs. Current trends reveal that women attempting to juggle these roles often experience extreme exhaustion, highlighting the need for systemic changes. A vital lesson emerges: career commitments will not reciprocate personal devotion.