Karrierekiller Kind: Warum wird man als Mutter im Job weniger wert?

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.