Many women say, “I have enough money.” I rarely hear a man say that. And it’s because money is different to men and women. I think, for men, money is often a symbol of their power; it’s not for what can they buy. For women, money is not usually how they measure their success. It’s not that they don’t want it; but they want it for the things that they can get with it. Of course, there are women—and men—who just love their work, so money is not the issue at all. But I know many women who will say, “You know what? All my personal needs and all my family’s needs are taken care of, and if I’m no longer enjoying the environment or the work, I’m gone.” If there are other demands on women that are really important, particularly family, they are going to leave.
Author: Myra M. Hart
Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge
Subjects: Money, Women in Business
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