Karrierekiller Kind: Warum wird man als Mutter im Job weniger wert?
Mütter sind resilienter und arbeiten besser unter Druck. Und trotzdem erfahren sie meist Nachteile im Job. Warum eigentlich? Der neue Teil der Kolumne „Rabenmutter“.
Despite mothers being considered ideal leaders, the presence of a child and taking parental leave often leads to women being undervalued in the workplace. Managing one's family business, organizing developmental activities for children, and handling challenging conversations are all tasks that are typically assigned to top executives.
Thus, it would make sense that motherhood would enhance a person's career progression. However, this is not the case. In fact, I am aware of few instances where a woman's child has provided an advantage in the job. Conversely, I know of no example where a child has put her father at a disadvantage in his profession. However, that is not the focus here; this is merely an incidental observation.
The disadvantages start with parental leave. One acquaintance had planned to return to work part-time, at 80% of her previous duties, after a one-year parental leave. Unfortunately, her employer attempted to terminate her employment, believing she would not be able to fulfill her responsibilities effectively.
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