It definitely is not equal. Having a kid likely means much less time for side projects and continuous learning and has a huge impact on sleep quality. It will most definitely have a negative impact on skill and productivity unless one makes up for it with more grit and harder work.
Totally agree that the only viable solution is for men and women to share the burden more equally and that starts with near equal leave, as you said.
Won't change the advantage that people with no kids will have, but they are giving up on "the most wonderful thing in the world" to get it, after all.
Totally agree that the only viable solution is for men and women to share the burden more equally and that starts with near equal leave, as you said.
Won't change the advantage that people with no kids will have, but they are giving up on "the most wonderful thing in the world" to get it, after all.