I have tried in my role of being one of the first women at Google, let alone the first woman to have a baby, to really try to set the tone that this is a great place to work for diversity reasons.
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I don't feel like I'm a perfect mom, and then there are times at work where I feel like maybe I wasn't perfect here because of constraints on my time. But having the sum of both of those things going on in my life makes me a better mom at the end of the day, and I think gives me really important perspectives in the workplace as well.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses that balancing motherhood and work is challenging, but it ultimately enriches both roles.
Susan Wojcicki reflects on the complexities of being a mother and a professional, acknowledging that neither role is about perfection. Instead, she emphasizes how the challenges and experiences from both motherhood and her career contribute positively to her identity and perspectives, enhancing her capabilities as a parent and an employee.
Themes
MotherhoodWork-Life BalancePerspectiveCareerParenting
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a parenting workshop to illustrate the importance of managing different roles.
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