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Nigel Marsh talking about work-life balance

The University of Texas at Austin, English Department, Faculty Member. Studies Gay And Lesbian Studies, American Literature, and Jewish American Literature. Brian A. Bremen teaches American Literature, Modern Poetry, and Literary Theory, with a

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This is a book review of 'Professor Mommy' which discusses a work life balance for women working in academia. There are women I know who have children and go to graduate school. It is difficult and I couldn't imagine leaving a newborn at home to go to class/work/research. This was different from the other work life articles I have been reading (which are aimed for most populations).

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I found this article interesting because I feel like our graduate lives play an important training role. We learn different aspect of our field in graduate school and behaviors (working). I thought it was fascinating that mentors will exaggerated (not on purpose or out of malice) how many hours they worked a week. This does not setup a good work life balance foundation.

I like how he refers that life and work are one entity. We cannot separate them because they are intimately woven together.

We are constantly re-adjusting our lives. Our lives are not constant and there are different challenges that sneak into it. We have to be flexible and accept that.

I love TED talks. The biggest take away was: Be realistic about your situation.

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