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Cohen of M.C. O'Brien discusses balanced living

Name : Karen Cohen Title : Director of Sales and Leasing Company/firm : M.C. O'Brien Inc. Years with Company/firm : 6 Years in field : 6 Years in real estate industry : 20 Address : 4718 Avenue N Brooklyn, NY 11234 Telephone : 718 252 9191 x 112 Email : [email protected] URL : mcobrien.com Real estate organizations/affiliations : Women's Council of Realtors What is your favorite tip for balanced living? That's a hard question. I don't think you are ever truly balanced. A supportive family and a supportive office are equally important for a balanced life. It's not easy to work full time and take care of a family and run a household. Someone always feels like they are getting the short end of the stick from you, either your family or your office. As a woman in a mostly male industry women have different pressures than men. Family is a big part and so is trying to make time for yourself without taking away time from your job or your family. Where would you like to be in 10 years? I know this sounds boring but my hope and my prayer is that in 10 years I will be in the same place doing the same wonderful job. I absolutely love the real estate business!! You may call it my passion but I love what I do and I love the company I work with. M.C. O'Brien is like my family. I can't imagine ever working anywhere else.
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