Posted on 03/31/2005 4:39:28 PM PST by Lorianne
I feel for you, I have friends, guys and gals, that were duped when they were younger, and it took them a long time to get things back in order. I didn't really mean to sound like Dear Abby, in fact I regretted the post after I sent it.
"We have had an excellent demonstration in our company of why the so-called glass ceiling exists --women who rose to positions of corporate responsibility, got themselves pregnant, then left the company to raise their children."
It's a pain. I work with two girls now who are in entry level management roles and I can already tell from the way they talk that they'll be outta here when the stork bites (following in the footsteps every other girl in my department over the last 8 years).
The thing is, they are good workers, so I'll just enjoy what I have as long as I have it. Besides, I do think they belong at home with their kids, anyway.
It does make you think twice, but I'd still replace them with the best candidate, girl or guy.
Of course, president and HR manager are a different ballgame and make a good case for having a glass celing.
When I was six years old, I thought the kids that had to go to daycare after school must be poverty striken and destitute and I had great pity for their plight. Accordingly, I had immense gratitude that we were wealthy enough that I could go home to my mom, every day, where I belonged. These must have been the first thoughts about society that I ever had. My seven kids must feel really rich because they are homeschooled!!!
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