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.
In one year, we lost a president, an HR manager, a production manager and a couple of writers and graphic designers.
Once bitten, twice shy...
"In one year, we lost a president, an HR manager, a production manager and a couple of writers and graphic designers."
Yep you'd have to be very foolish to promote a young woman up into a key position. Not only do they leave, but in some places you have to legally save her job for her. So you can't even get a good replacement.
"got themselves pregnant"
???? Did I miss something in sex ed. class?
"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.