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[quote=Anonymous]I realize this is a difficult ask for a journalist (and may not be possible), but in an effort for gender equity so you could take this job, is there any possibility for your husband to ask for more flexibility for a couple years? Maybe just the ability to work from home more could make a difference.

Our careers aren’t quite as demanding I don’t think, but more demanding than the friends in your circle you mentioned. I had previously had a good bit of flexibility though and was definitely primary for appointments etc. I took a new position recently that I knew would decrease my flexibility and increase my hours, but likely temporarily. so we decided it was worth it but this was after discussion with my husband offering to take on more so we could make this work. I had taken on more during election season when he was swamped, so we saw this as the ebb and flow of keeping both our careers moving forward. Luckily he’s earned enough chips at his office that he went to his boss and asked for increased flexibility for the next year. He was pretty transparent that we were going to be switching primary roles due to my new job. His boss was supportive and has let him have a lot more flexibility with work from home so he could handle appointments etc recently.

I realize every office environment is different, but I do think it’s the only way women will not have to downshift so often is if men start asking and taking this on.[/quote]

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