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]]> http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2008/09/16/walking-the-wire-worklife-balance-and-the-single-woman/comment-page-1/#comment-1491 Sara Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:50:26 +0000 http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2008/09/16/walking-the-wire-worklife-balance-and-the-single-woman/#comment-1491 I completely agree with the sentiments here. I find that my colleagues who have children, even those that are married, receive more empathy regarding our difficult travel schedule. Since I am single and childless, there is an expectation that it's ok for me to be away from home so frequently. That I have nothing "to get home too." This is a really difficult challenge, especially with the economy today - where saying "no" is not really acceptable. I completely agree with the sentiments here. I find that my colleagues who have children, even those that are married, receive more empathy regarding our difficult travel schedule. Since I am single and childless, there is an expectation that it’s ok for me to be away from home so frequently. That I have nothing “to get home too.” This is a really difficult challenge, especially with the economy today – where saying “no” is not really acceptable.

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