WORK WIVES ARE GOING EXTINCT

They're becoming less common as remote and hybrid work get more prevalent. But is now the time when we need them most?

SAMHITA MUKHOPADHYAY

In 2019, my father was sick and I was helping to manage his care while maintaining a very high-stress, full-time career in publishing. I'd travel back and forth from upstate New York to my media job in downtown Manhattan, where the work pressures were intense. I'd be forcing smiles in meetings while checking my phone about my father's status; sitting in his hospital room with my laptop open, fielding emails and calls. A colleague became my confidante. The bridge between my personal and professional lives, and having that person who understood both worlds felt like a salve. It was a relief to have someone who knew why I needed a little extra time to get things done. One week, an Instant Pot showed up, a gift she sent to help…

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Marie Claire (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 7 2024

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