Juggling Genius Gifts

Creative entrepreneur at work

'This home based business is easy to set up. Everyone knows that women are better at multitasking.'

Spinning Plates!

I drive, therefore I am.

'Will you pipe down? I'm in a business meeting.'

When I try doing stuff I like doing. . . When I stop trying.

'Sure, I'm a working mother - is there any other kind?'

"Please may I come in to work Boss, ... I'm a family man."

"Sorry, my calendar is full."

Work Life Balance

"And do you have any other skills?"

"Our training on managing a work life balance is running late so you'll need to get someone to pick your kids up."

Mono-Tasking, Multi-Tasking, No-No Tasking and Nada Tasking.

Swiss Army Wife

'We can't give you family leave so you can have time away from your husband and kids.'

One Man Band

The Disadvantages of Home Working

"Yes, I'm working from home, and my kids are here helping me."

A father of three

The Acrobat/Musician

'Your three o'clock cancelled, we're still awaiting the Parson verdict, and your husband wants to know if the dishes are dirty or clean.'

'Alert the troops I'm going back to work.'

Mother racing to work for a company with day care and a health club.

"Ten-fifteen, Ms. Whitney. Time to switch breasts."

Expert Expert

"When will working mums be properly valued in the media industry?"

'Your CV says in your last job you were responsible for...'

"Dad, the school wants to know if you can be a tutor."

"I'm sorry, Ms. Cole is busy balancing family and career. Can I take a message and have her call you back?"

More than One Thing at a Time

All of this is very doable-

"Mia Farrow would find the time!"

'I'll be late for dinner, dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

Children's Parties

'You see, Brad, I'm not just a highly polished career woman.'