11 MOST COMMON CONFESSIONS FROM WORKING MOMS
Journalist Michelle Cove spent one year talking to women across the country about their most common concerns when it comes to juggling work and parenting. Below are the confessions that popped up most frequently, and Michelle devoted a full chapter to each one in her self-help book I Love Mondays, offering hands-on advice from the top experts in the country along with tried-and-true tips from other working moms.
NO. 1: “I’m tired of apologizing when I can’t please everyone.”
NO. 2: “I’m terrible at multitasking.”
NO. 3: “I hate missing my kid’s big moments, but not enough to quit my job.”
NO. 4: “I feel guilty that I enjoy the freedom of business trips.”
NO. 5: “I make excuses to avoid volunteer requests from my child’s school.”
NO. 6: “I miss my friends but I’m too exhausted to socialize.”
NO. 7: “I rarely socialize withcoworkers after hours because I just want to get home.”
NO. 8: “I know I should take ’me time,’ but my days are fully booked.”
NO. 9: “Working from home would be easier if I learned to set clear boundaries.”
NO. 10: “I resent that people think I’m a bad mom for not staying home with my kids.”
NO. 11: “ I stress about falling behind at work when my kid needs extra attention.”
