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"But it's not just for dads and mums. Workplaces encourage people to leave by 5pm irregardless if they're single or have kids. What they do after 5pm is up to them."

What a wonderful work code to have! I try very hard to not let anything keep me at work past 5 pm. I think professionals in the U.S. are pushed too hard to work the extra hours to meet corporate goals, deadlines, etc. As a result, family lives suffer deeply, especially where either (or both) spouse(s) are forced to do business travel on a regular basis.

I completely agree. Work/life balance is critical for everyone, regardless of family status!

I think all-in-all....if rewards collerates with results achieved --then it is a good thing irregardless of being single, with kids, without kids or married.

I don't care if people are pregnant or have kids. Honestly, women(or men) who take off for a long time from work do pay the price for it. For example, most women here are entitled to 6 months paid maternity leave and 6 months non-paid. Those who are ambitious don't take that 6 months and have their husbands contirbute too. Those who are not ambitious will take the full 12 months followed by many unofficial "MIA" time or sick days.

If I have to cover for my pregnant colleague and I get more rewards/recognition than her, then I can see this as an opportunity for me to move up. So it's win-win. She gets her baby and maternity leave and I get a promotion. Rewards = Results

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