“Women in business, women in employment anywhere face a very different set of challenges than their male counterparts.” Quote by Jane Park
“I'm an Ivy League-educated lawyer, so you'd think the world wouldn't mess with me, right? But I've been paid $10,000 less than a less qualified man in the same role. I've had men I've worked with grab my leg or rub my back in ways that have made me feel uncomfortable. I've been taken off projects because I was pregnant, even though my pregnancies have been both been healthy and didn't impact my work at all.” ThinkingMenWorldWayFeelsHas BeensMadeRolesTakenHealthyProjectsPaidImpactLegsLawyerEducatedMessLeagueUncomfortablePregnancyPregnantQualifiedIvyWere PregnantIvy LeagueMess With Me Author:Jane Park
“Most of my mentors and investors have been incredibly smart, thoughtful men. I've had the privilege of being mentored by some extraordinary men who saw something in me and took me more seriously than I knew how to take myself.” MenHas BeensSawsSmartExtraordinaryPrivilegeThoughtfulInvestorsMentorBeing Me Author:Jane Park
“As a woman leader, I try to take every opportunity I can to do what my mentors did for me - engaging with young women and take them seriously.” TryingI CanYoungOpportunityLeaderMentorYoung WomenEngagingWoman Leader Author:Jane Park
“When I think about work-life balance, I don't imagine it as a perfect day where I got to spend the exact right amount of time having an impact at work and snuggling with my kids at home. I never achieve that. But over the course of a month, or a quarter, or a year, I try to make time for the people and experiences I value.” PeopleThinkingTryingYearsHomeKidsValuesCoursesPerfectImagineAchieveMonthsAmountBalanceImpactQuartersWork Life BalanceMaking TimeLife BalancePerfect DaysSnuggling Author:Jane Park
“I've always had amazing women in my life help me with my kids. First it was my mom, and then a series of nannies and day care providers who were incredibly patient, kind, and loving. There is no blueprint - I think we all feel our way through it and just do the best we can, and it turns out that children are open to love from many different places and are pretty resilient, too.” ThinkingWayFeelsFirstsKindChildrenDifferentHelpingCareKidsTurnsMomSeriesPatientMy MomHelp MeDo The BestDifferent PlaceResilientBlueprintsProvidersNanniesAmazing WomanDay Care Author:Jane Park
“My best advice to working women is just try what you think right now will be best for you and your family - and if it doesn't work, then change it. And look for ways to cut corners to add to your sanity.” IfsThinkingWayTryingLooksCuttingAdviceRight NowAddCornersOur FamilySanityBest AdviceWorking Women Author:Jane Park
“The most important part of my mental self-care is knowing who to call for what kinds of help.” KindImportantSelfHelpingCareKnowingSelf Care Author:Jane Park
“My first thought in moments of darkness and doubt is, "Who can I call? Who can I share this with?" Connection and sharing saves me every time.” FirstsMomentsDarknessDoubtShareConnectionsSave Me Author:Jane Park
“Figure out WHY you're doing what you're doing and remind yourself of it constantly. Every day, every hour. Hold onto that for dear life. But don't expect anyone else to necessarily believe you, or know what is in your heart.” KnowsBelieveHeartHoursFiguresDearDear Life Author:Jane Park
