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In interviews I gave early on in my career, I was quoted as saying it was possible to have it all: a dynamic job, marria
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"In interviews I gave early on in my career, I was quoted as saying it was possible to have it all: a dynamic job, marriage, and children. In some respects, I was a social adolescent"

- Jessica Savitch

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This quote by Jessica Savitch reviews her early career and the expectations she had for herself. She believed that it was possible to have a successful career, a happy marital relationship, and children all at the very same time. However, as she acquired more experience and maturity, she realized that this was not always the case. She describes herself as a "social teen," recommending that she was ignorant and inexperienced in comprehending the intricacies of balancing several functions and obligations. This quote highlights the growth and advancement of Savitch's perspective on work-life balance and the difficulties that come with it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jessica Savitch between February 1, 1947 and October 23, 1983. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 49 other quotes.

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