So True!!!!

So i was attending this WIN intiative at my office.. Women Initiative Network. obviosuly all female participants. The session waqs held by colleagues / managers who work in the US. And the topcs which were discussed ranged from how to be aggressive at the work place to the variety of fabrics available at Hyderabad.
The speakers had work experience ranging from 5 years to 25 years. the topic of discussion was how does one manage with kids and a career? Wont the career take a back seat when you have kids? atleast till the kids join school? how do you deal with that?

the answer i lovedd was:
we work for almost 40 years. Doesnt it seem more than ok to put your career on hold for some 5 years? It is not even putting it on hold.. More like going slow and enjoying personal life.. it is more like forgoing your promotion for one year to enjoy your promotion in your personal life... once the kids are at school you can catch up with others and get that promotion and a few more

it is sooooooo true... yes we are equally competitive (with respect to men ;) ).. yes we desire recognition and promotion but somehow i really felt what she said was soo true.
after all its just work.. there is much more to life than work isnt it?

may be some women feel this is a losers attitude... but this way happiness is achieved both personally and professionally as well... dont you think?