She stressed that ultimately, success depends on your boss, because you are only as good as the person who backs you up. Burke described her experience on Capital Hill as challenging and educational. Although it was demanding, she built many external relationships. She outlined eight lessons which she learned during her 20 years of experience on the hill. Capital Hill is still a man's world.
People are willing to take interns.
Burke stressed that she felt guilty every morning because she always felt she should be in the other place whether that was at work or at home. It is very difficult to balance family, personal, and professional life, but it is possible.