I Want A Career And A Family, But I’m Constantly Being Told To Choose
Some of you might remember that movie starring Sarah Jessica Parker from a few years back: I Don’t Know How She Does It. As the title suggests, it’s the story of a high-powered executive and mom who tries to reconcile two very different roles, and more often than not, fails to do so.
The plot centers around the pressures of SJP juggling the demands of clients and competitive, more career-driven co-workers while simultaneously having a healthy relationship with her husband and spending time with her young kids. Not only does she face criticism from her boss and co-workers for dividing her time between work and family, but she’s also judged by the so-called “Momsters” at her daughter’s school who pointedly target her for having a demanding job which takes time away from her family.