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Friendflation: Warum Geld in Beziehungen relevanter wird

Wer gute Freunde hat, kommt leichter durchs Leben, hat eine bessere Beziehung und verringert sein Sterberisiko. Nur was, wenn die Freundschaft am Geld scheitert?

Friendflation: Warum Geld in Beziehungen relevanter wird

Contrary to popular belief, mothers can be exceptional leaders. Once they have a child and are on parental leave, they essentially run their own mini-family business, handling tasks such as process management (household duties), organizing learning opportunities (parenting groups), and engaging in challenging conversations (child-rearing).

Therefore, it seems logical that motherhood should bolster a woman's career. However, this is not the case. I have hardly encountered any instances where a woman's offspring gave her an advantage at work. On the contrary, I can't think of a single example where a child hindered her father's career. But that's not the focus here; it's merely an aside.

The disadvantages begin with parental leave. Take, for instance, a friend who planned to return to work part-time after a one-year parental leave. Her employer, however, attempted to terminate her contract, claiming she wouldn't be able to perform her duties adequately.

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