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International women’s day

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As we have just had international woman’s day I’m thinking about what women have had to go through over the years and how we’re are quintessentially defined by our child rearing abilities a majority of the time. Of course there are some really influential ladies out there famous for other things however I feel that child bearing is one hell of a trait to be proud of amongst women and those women who chose to go back to work are what I am focusing on.

It seems more and more it is acceptable to take on added responsibilities regardless of you have

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children or not now.
I say this as I am currently juggling my first 4 month old little girl whilst going back to work full time and writing a dissertation to complete my nursing degree. Lots of my female friends seem to think I’m crazy. I got a lot of disapproving looks from the older generation of nurses on my return to work and many people seemingly judged me for my actions. Now it didn’t bother me massively but I thought imagine that 20-30 years ago? Maybe even 10 years ago? There would be lots of whispering behind my back I’m sure. It’s a
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positive thing that we have moved on and it is more acceptable for women to be ambitious but I feel like there should be less judging and less competition. I am incredibly proud of myself for taking this on and so far managing it all and it surprises me when people seem to disapprove of my actions. Let’s move on let’s be proud of our women and let’s stop judging others on their choices. My daughter still gets my attention and my love and I hope she will grow up to be as ambitious as I am.
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- 12 Mar 16

As we have just had international woman’s day I’m thinking about what women have had to go through over the years and how we’re are quintessentially defined by our child rearing abilities a majority of the time. Of course there are some really influential ladies out there famous for other things however I feel that child bearing is one hell of a trait to be proud of amongst women and those women who chose to go back to work are what I am focusing on.

It seems more and more it is acceptable to take on added responsibilities regardless of you have children or not now.
I say this as I am currently juggling my first 4 month old little girl whilst going back to work full time and writing a dissertation to complete my nursing degree. Lots of my female friends seem to think I’m crazy. I got a lot of disapproving looks from the older generation of nurses on my return to work and many people seemingly judged me for my actions. Now it didn’t bother me massively but I thought imagine that 20-30 years ago? Maybe even 10 years ago? There would be lots of whispering behind my back I’m sure. It’s a positive thing that we have moved on and it is more acceptable for women to be ambitious but I feel like there should be less judging and less competition. I am incredibly proud of myself for taking this on and so far managing it all and it surprises me when people seem to disapprove of my actions. Let’s move on let’s be proud of our women and let’s stop judging others on their choices. My daughter still gets my attention and my love and I hope she will grow up to be as ambitious as I am.

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