When woman work outside the home and share breadwinning duties, couples are more likely to stay together. In fact, the risk of divorce reduces by about half when a wife earns half the income and a husband does half the housework.
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I am saying that I was able to mold those hours around the needs of my family, and that matters. And I really encourage other people at Facebook to mold hours around themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Balancing work hours with family needs is important for personal well-being.
In this quote, Sheryl Sandberg emphasizes the significance of prioritizing family needs when structuring one's work schedule. She advocates for flexibility in work hours to create a better work-life balance, suggesting that individuals should feel empowered to make adjustments that benefit their personal lives and families.
Themes
Work-Life BalanceFamilyFlexibilityWell-BeingPersonal Needs
In practice
Example use cases
In a conference about work-life balance, I shared this quote to inspire attendees.
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