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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t know any parents skipping daycare but know several who gave up afterschool care (and they can definitely afford it). They also take an hour each day (outside of lunch) to pick their kids up at school and walk them home (but still log off at 5-5:30).

It’s frustrating to see as someone with kids who does the right thing, but I don’t work for their employers. If these are your coworkers, complain if it’s impacting you. Otherwise just smile politely when they complain about not getting raises or watch as their career stall. [/quote]

[b]I gave up aftercare. [/b]I spent 30 minutes getting the kids from the bus and helping them get situated with a snack and the remote control while I finish up my work day. I start at 8:30, so even with that half hour distraction, of course I'm logging off at 5:00 or 5:30. Sometimes I have to log on for a bit in the evening to finish things up, though. I frequently see my colleagues who are also parents online at that time. I never see the Gen Z and Millennials who work 9-4 online though. I guess it's okay to take off early for happy hour, but not to watch your kids.[/quote]

I love this. This can only be better for all workers and parents and children! All the threads where people pile on the parents about their kids' long days. I can't believe your kid wakes up at 6 and you pick them up from aftercare at 5:30. That's a long day! Kids need downtime! etc.etc.

Now parents are pausing work to grab kids and people think that's an ABUSE? This is all so ridiculous. Fortunately it just seems to be OP who thinks that. Everyone else seems to think it's great for companies and society. [/quote]

Parents of young kids literally can’t win. You’re either blamed for “letting strangers raise your kids” or them having “too long of days in care” so you can work. Or you’re blamed for using workplace flexibility to balance your family life. Or you don’t work and you’re a leech on society. [/quote]

Nah, I think the implication is that you (female) should quit to raise your kids. You (male) are responsible for bringing in a good enough single salary to avoid all of the above. [/quote]

Today we have  incredible flexibility. And tons on Moms in workforce.

I was interviewing in 2022 and I got offered a job with 100 percent remote, work anywhere, tons of vacation time, work in pajamas, like a six hour work day for $185k managing a small team.

That same exact job in person, wearing a suit, zero remote not even if a blizzard and working 45 hours a week paid $385k in 2012.

I like laying in couch with laptop in PJs but not a $200k paycut [/quote]

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