11 Totally Unrealistic Stock Photos of Working Moms

Have these working women finally found work-life balance? Probably not.

By Jessica Dukes
Published on March 24, 2016
Woman on Phone with Child in Car Seat
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1. Look, over there—I think I see my promotion whizzing by!

Mom with Two Heads Holding Son and Computer
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Mom with Crib in Office
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Mom Asleep on Desk
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Toddler in Diapers Stepping on Computer
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Mom in Heels with Child on Couch
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Mom Dropping off Baby at Daycare
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Mom Holding Baby During Meeting
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Mom working on computer with baby on lap
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Mom of toddler holding laptop
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Mom Annoyed While Holding Daughter
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