Finally, the third half-truth that women hold dear, according to Slaughter, is that “you can have it all if you sequence it right.” The sequence might be to build your career, then have children when you are secure in your career. One problem is that depending on how long it takes to build the career, it may be biologically too late for children. And coming back to the workplace after having children doesn’t necessarily mean you can step back on the ladder and continue on your merry way. The window of opportunity for a career to the top may be closed.