Danielle Dee (aka Danielle CC Leo princess) - 4 years ago
I’m so tired of ppl with children, spouse or a full entire pet, thinking tat their life/lifestyle is more valuable than mine. Because ultimately that’s what they’re implying that their life has more meaning than mine because they have those things and I don’t therefore my body should be on the line.
I guess since I’m the lone “yes” I should explain myself.
Since schools and daycares are shut down, as part of an “it takes a village” situation, people with more bandwidth (generally) should step up to help.
Kids vs no kids is just one facet of determining how much bandwidth one has, but for the purpose of this question, I think it’s worth considering asking those with no kids to do a lil more (within reason) Or at least being ok with people with no kids doing a lil less
Stephen - 4 years ago
Only if we get paid more. I mean, because of the global situation we are in, I say YES, those who are more capable should help out where and how they can. And if that means those without kids working a little more?.. Ok sure. But ONLY if I'm compensated at an agreed upon rate AND if there isn't a backlash if I say I won't work... But thats probably not employers would opersate so...
BTW, I didn't hear the episode discussion, but based off of the Q alone.
Kemdoc - 4 years ago
It’s not just the quarantine. People expected single women without children to work harder and longer with slight pay increases when outside was open. Hell I even pushed myself to do that because it’s expensive as fukk to live in Montgomery County as a single woman with two kittens. Your podcast helps pass the time after 6:30 when in just getting into my good flow at work. Sometimes the good sentences flow at 7:30 or 8. And that’s unfortunate for my home life and relaxation but I have to make strides and perform however I can. I’m grateful I get the chance.
Dee Dee - 4 years ago
I’m not a parent but I believe the way that the U.S. treats folks (more specifically women) with children is abhorrent. We’re one of the few industrialized nations without a federally mandated family leave. I believe that should a person become pregnant or adopt a child, they should get at least a year off from work, and receive their normal salary (sometimes it’ll decrease for family leave). I also think that when the parent readies to return to the workforce (assuming they only took the year off) they should do so with the same job title (sometimes parents get bumped down in title/responsibilities). I don’t have all the answers or have thought through how exactly these ideas would be executed, they’re moreso just socialist pipe dreams????????♀️
Brichette (Brie-Shay) - 4 years ago
I don't think people without children should be expected to work more but at the same time I think concessions should be made for parents. I'm not sure how this would work because I still commute everyday and can't work from home. Therefore, I have no firsthand experience with this. But I am a mother and I know for a fact work cannot be done at the same pace if you have a baby/toddler or child that requires your assistance throughout the day. Does that mean that childless employees may have to pick up the slack? IDK. But I feel for the parents who are trying to balance it all, especially single parents who have no help.
I’m so tired of ppl with children, spouse or a full entire pet, thinking tat their life/lifestyle is more valuable than mine. Because ultimately that’s what they’re implying that their life has more meaning than mine because they have those things and I don’t therefore my body should be on the line.
I guess since I’m the lone “yes” I should explain myself.
Since schools and daycares are shut down, as part of an “it takes a village” situation, people with more bandwidth (generally) should step up to help.
Kids vs no kids is just one facet of determining how much bandwidth one has, but for the purpose of this question, I think it’s worth considering asking those with no kids to do a lil more (within reason) Or at least being ok with people with no kids doing a lil less
Only if we get paid more. I mean, because of the global situation we are in, I say YES, those who are more capable should help out where and how they can. And if that means those without kids working a little more?.. Ok sure. But ONLY if I'm compensated at an agreed upon rate AND if there isn't a backlash if I say I won't work... But thats probably not employers would opersate so...
BTW, I didn't hear the episode discussion, but based off of the Q alone.
It’s not just the quarantine. People expected single women without children to work harder and longer with slight pay increases when outside was open. Hell I even pushed myself to do that because it’s expensive as fukk to live in Montgomery County as a single woman with two kittens. Your podcast helps pass the time after 6:30 when in just getting into my good flow at work. Sometimes the good sentences flow at 7:30 or 8. And that’s unfortunate for my home life and relaxation but I have to make strides and perform however I can. I’m grateful I get the chance.
I’m not a parent but I believe the way that the U.S. treats folks (more specifically women) with children is abhorrent. We’re one of the few industrialized nations without a federally mandated family leave. I believe that should a person become pregnant or adopt a child, they should get at least a year off from work, and receive their normal salary (sometimes it’ll decrease for family leave). I also think that when the parent readies to return to the workforce (assuming they only took the year off) they should do so with the same job title (sometimes parents get bumped down in title/responsibilities). I don’t have all the answers or have thought through how exactly these ideas would be executed, they’re moreso just socialist pipe dreams????????♀️
I don't think people without children should be expected to work more but at the same time I think concessions should be made for parents. I'm not sure how this would work because I still commute everyday and can't work from home. Therefore, I have no firsthand experience with this. But I am a mother and I know for a fact work cannot be done at the same pace if you have a baby/toddler or child that requires your assistance throughout the day. Does that mean that childless employees may have to pick up the slack? IDK. But I feel for the parents who are trying to balance it all, especially single parents who have no help.