Status Updates From Our Turn

This chapter is focused on the compromise that family’s need to make when they are raising children but also following their careers. The key take out is to discuss the details of how ‘we’ (you and your partner) will juggle it all, as it’s not just the women’s job to do so.

In the fourth chapter, Kirstine discusses why bringing women out in the workplace requires constant effort. She includes data on why women don’t speak up as much as men, and the proven value of diversified teams. This chapter is more personal than the last.

In chapter three, Kirstine discusses the importance of being open to different types of work and learning. She suggests that locking yourself in to a ‘dream job’ can be dangerous when it comes to be less fulfilling than intended. She also touches on confidence in risk taking, and knowing when to leave.

Kirstine gives an overview of career path, touching on the importance of leading yourself first (not changing yourself for others) and understanding those you’re working with (what do they want, and gently communicating why your goal is aligned with theirs). There’s a focus on pushing past boundaries that are set, based on dated ideas.