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[quote=Anonymous]I think the days of taking 10 years off and expecting to re-enter are coming to an end. The fact is some companies do have family-friendly policies and those are to retain talent, not recruit talent who took time off. Daycare at work, nice pumping lounges, paid maternity leave, etc. are not going there to attract women who took years off to stay home and don't need any of these perks.

It is a competitive world out there, and many, many women have kids and stay in the workforce. I think in this area it is something like 70%? So the thinking is that women can balance work and family. I'm not saying women shouldn't stay home. There are many good reasons why that would be compelling - special needs kids, can't afford daycare, husband has an insane job and you can't get any flexibility, etc. But I do think women who make this decision should consider staying connected to their field, and maybe not taking so many years off. I know it's too late if you've done that already, but it is something to think about if my daughters ask me down the road whether they should work or stay home (if they have that choice or face that decision). [/quote]

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