Well he's right. There's a set amount of time in every day and you can't be everywhere all the time. You have to make choices and as long as you're comfortable with those choices, thats all that matters.

besides, he isn't faulting anyone for their choices. she's been too sensitive.

its not a matter of women not being able to have it all, its a matter of PEOPLE not being able to have it all.

Jack Welsh has at least four children. He has it all, why can't women?

That comment is slightly mysogynystic. Men are simply very competitive and are afraid of women actually taking over. In my opinion women are great "multi-taskers", so it is possible that it is going to happen. I live in a country (Slovakia in Europe) where working mom is an everyday reality. Just for example my mom was able to build a career (she's a perfect tax adviser) while taking care of the household, cooking, bringing up two kids and also having a normal marriage. She was always there when I needed her, but I didn't need her to be home everyday! And the same thing can be said about all the moms of my friends. And I think that is where the great respect and admiration for moms in here, comes from. I do not have kids, yet, but I am working on my career and when the time comes I know that I will not have any problems juggling career and family. So here's a message from across the ocean for all women out there. Don't let any archaic men intimidate you! You CAN do it, you can pull it off! (And still look fabulous ).

I believe women can have it all — marriage, children, career, friends, etc.— you just have to be willing to give some sleep and me time, let the little stuff go or hire help!

I think he is right. I dont believe you can have it all, sacrifices are going to be made at work or at home and usually its the home that gets the shaft and therefore your kids. Dont fool yourself to think that isnt the truth.

I think that women can have it all. I know my Grandmother raised four boys, then me, suceeded at her job, and was always there for recitals, games, whatever. Since I'm having a child in January, I hope that I can manage the same.

He may have kids, but I'm sure sacrifices are made for his job too. It's just much more socially acceptable for a man to not see his kids because he's working so hard. If a woman does that, people wonder what's wrong with her.

this man has 4 children, but how much time does he spend with them. my husband has the career he has partly because i am at home with the kids. we have a family together, each making our contribution.

i never really clicked with a job until i became a mom; that's my career. my husband LOVES his job (most days, lol). it works well. i wanted to see the first steps and be there when my kids got home from school, etc.

after we each had a couple of kids a friend of mine asked me if i ever looked back at my old job and thought "wow, was that really me?" and i told her "no. i look back and wonder why i ever thought it was important".

As an attorney, I am SICK AND FREAKING TIRED of people telling me either #1 I can't be a good mom or #2 I can't be a good lawyer because I'm both.

Screw that and screw you Mr Welch. I don't judge anyone because of their choices, to work, to stay home, to have 10 kids, to have no kids. And I'll be danged if anyone is goign to judge me as a mom or a lawyer. I think I'm really good at both.

I'm sure this guy never saw his kids, never lifted a finger around the house and now, looking back says "that's the only way it would have ever worked." He has to tell himself that because he knows he's missed out on so much. He's trying to justify to himself why he missed his children. That's a choice he made.

I choose to work as an attorney and kick butt at that for 9 hours a day. but the moment I'm out of here, the moment I'm home, I am all mom and wife. My baby adores me and is beautiful healthy and happy. Don't tell me I'm not good at both.

i'm sorry but i got a lil chuckle out of your comment jenn -

you say "I don't judge anyone because of their choices"

then you go on to say "I'm sure this guy never saw his kids, never lifted a finger around the house and now, looking back says "that's the only way it would have ever worked."

You can never have it all in life. Unfortunately, some of the things you want to do will not happen. For example, if I were to live in all the different place I want to live I would have to move every month! With the work/life balance you do have to prioritize and give things up here and there. It doesn't mean you can't be very good at both your career and as a mother, but there will be some give and take. It's inevitable.

too bad that jack welch broke up his current wife's marriage. her name is suzy and, funny, but she has 4 kids and has always worked and still does, plus she is at least 25 years younger than he is!