There’s a great article in The New York Times today regarding…exactly the topic of our forum. How five years ago, it was unthinkable to go in to your boss and ask for a 3 day week; how if you’d taken 4-5 years off, it was virtually impossible to go back—at least, back with any status—and how now, that’s all changing.
I do certainly think it is but unfortunately too slowly! I’m hoping our forum will have some impact in speeding the change, or continuing the discussion, or at the very least will let everyone who joins us know what options are out there. I am such a strong believer that everyone should be able to have some level of fulfillment in the job they are doing. I know I was miserable for a while doing a job I didn’t care about—working on this Forum is definitely the most interesting and rewarding project I’ve ever been involved in.
I still did read longingly of some of the companies mentioned in the Times, who are doing whatever they can to retain or attract bright smart women. Maybe someday I’ll pursue one of those options and maybe there will be a lot more to choose from in 2 years, 4 years, etc.
And of course, we encourage these great companies to join us as sponsors!

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