dropping their level of aspiration when they encounter the difficulties arising from the integration of a career with traditional domestic roles - do not alter their intrinsic aspirations, i.e. the specific kinds of interests and values which they seek in work. They wish as much as men to have the kind of career in which they can do an interesting job and work relatively autonomously in relation to supervision. They value the idea of cultivating a reputation for extreme competence in whatever line of work they pursue, and feel that the experience of creativity in work is important.The intention ultimately to return to work is now far more widespread than in the past among married women. According to the book Marriage and Families, nearly 80 % expect to be working when their children are grown. The early returners are ones whose commitment to work is a matter of principle. The later returners may not be committed so much to the general idea of women’s careers, but they may recognize that they will want to do something to keep themselves interested and to feel useful.Many women want to work. Many women have to work. Many women choose to stay home. However, no matter what a women chooses to do, she is different than any other woman. I say this because I read and see similarities in myself as that with other women. Yet, my maturity, priorities, and lifestyle make these similarities different from other women. According to studies, women get their greatest satisfaction from work. I too feel great satisfaction when I accomplish projects at work and receive positive feedback. I also feel great satisfaction when I have spent quality time with my children; when they seem happy and fulfilled. In my marriage, I felt great satisfaction having loving arms to come home to and someone to care and provide for me. This is where fulfillment for women differs. It is a matter of needs and priorities.When I was first married, I worke...
