I love the idea of a 'power pause' but I wish that nyt article interviewed non-married women and non-moms. I'm sure it looks way diff on one income and childless vs being in a dual income household and having to take on most of the childcare.
That's such a good point. It felt very one-note to me in the way that Lean In made me feel and I couldn't find the words to describe why. I also feel like it flattens/simplifies the experience for moms/married women as well. But I do also understand that an article can't be everything to everyone. I do think that a more in depth conversation needs to be had!!! It's still on my mind.
Also these women were earning very good money so they have a good economic safety net within which to purse this pause but I think the NYT audience can relate to them hence why the focus is on high-income married women over 40.
But I do relate to the fact that after a certain age, the drive to hustle starts to feel less urgent as you start to appreciate other facets of existing as a human and prioritize your own time over company time.
I loved this roundup and now have a list of articles to get to! I agree that the lack of parties and social events is making everyone a bit more on edge, and I can’t wait to read from girl boss to no boss
Yessss would love your thoughts on them! I can’t stop thinking about the party one. Is this the new normal? I remember post pandemic shutdowns there being speculation about how we’d enter another roaring 20s but the reality is quite the opposite.
I love the idea of a 'power pause' but I wish that nyt article interviewed non-married women and non-moms. I'm sure it looks way diff on one income and childless vs being in a dual income household and having to take on most of the childcare.
That's such a good point. It felt very one-note to me in the way that Lean In made me feel and I couldn't find the words to describe why. I also feel like it flattens/simplifies the experience for moms/married women as well. But I do also understand that an article can't be everything to everyone. I do think that a more in depth conversation needs to be had!!! It's still on my mind.
Also these women were earning very good money so they have a good economic safety net within which to purse this pause but I think the NYT audience can relate to them hence why the focus is on high-income married women over 40.
But I do relate to the fact that after a certain age, the drive to hustle starts to feel less urgent as you start to appreciate other facets of existing as a human and prioritize your own time over company time.
100% and the appetite for "hustle" also feels different generation to generation. I'd love the idea of an "article club" for something like thissss
oh what do you mean 'article club'?
I made it up lol, same premise as a book club but for articles that warrant deeper discussion!
ohhh I dig it!
I love your open tabs articles, feels like a free ticket into your mind, Ashley! 😂 very well curated and interesting reads!
Hahah, thank you Arzu!!! Open Tabs is so fun to write, I'm glad that comes across.
I loved this roundup and now have a list of articles to get to! I agree that the lack of parties and social events is making everyone a bit more on edge, and I can’t wait to read from girl boss to no boss
Yessss would love your thoughts on them! I can’t stop thinking about the party one. Is this the new normal? I remember post pandemic shutdowns there being speculation about how we’d enter another roaring 20s but the reality is quite the opposite.