Casey shares some terrifying family secrets. Emily reveals her deep dislike of Russian literature. And we chat about women’s work—in the home and in the world, why both are important, what the Church has to say about it, how it’s changed with time, and how Catholics can be witnesses to creativity in making family the priority for both men and women.
One of my favorite quotes of all time is from Jane Eyre. Jane has been offered a job as a country schoolteacher, which won’t allow her to use many of her gifts. Someone asks her, “What will you do with all your fine accomplishments?” She answers, “I will save them until they’re wanted. They will keep.”
I think about this quote a lot in this season of little kids.
I appreciate this conversation so much, especially as my husband and I discern my work situation in preparation for having a baby. I’m glad you all got back on topic 😅
Channeling “Letters to Myself,” I wish I could tell my younger self to consider how much time I’d be able to spend with my kids when I chose my career path. As a single woman in college convinced I’d be alone forever, I trained for a job that would allow me to comfortably support myself. That job also came with astronomical student debt. Now I’m reckoning with having to work out of the home full time to pay said loans while my three kids are all little. These are the conversations we need to be having! Thank you!
What is this Margaret Wise Brown biography? I need to read this! Also, the part of the discussion about “working from home” was particularly good to hear. My husband and I are definitely in this stage and figuring out how to make the work in the home and my husband’s work “at home” coexist efficiently, without guilt on either side.
One of my favorite quotes of all time is from Jane Eyre. Jane has been offered a job as a country schoolteacher, which won’t allow her to use many of her gifts. Someone asks her, “What will you do with all your fine accomplishments?” She answers, “I will save them until they’re wanted. They will keep.”
I think about this quote a lot in this season of little kids.
Thanks for sharing! This quote is so good!
I appreciate this conversation so much, especially as my husband and I discern my work situation in preparation for having a baby. I’m glad you all got back on topic 😅
Channeling “Letters to Myself,” I wish I could tell my younger self to consider how much time I’d be able to spend with my kids when I chose my career path. As a single woman in college convinced I’d be alone forever, I trained for a job that would allow me to comfortably support myself. That job also came with astronomical student debt. Now I’m reckoning with having to work out of the home full time to pay said loans while my three kids are all little. These are the conversations we need to be having! Thank you!
What is this Margaret Wise Brown biography? I need to read this! Also, the part of the discussion about “working from home” was particularly good to hear. My husband and I are definitely in this stage and figuring out how to make the work in the home and my husband’s work “at home” coexist efficiently, without guilt on either side.
I’ve been anxiously waiting all week for another episode to come out. What a great podcast you’ve started. You’re all so wonderful!🤍