I think this post;
Speaking as someone with three children, soon to be four, who's wife works full time as well, I see no reason why anyone would think it would not impact negatively on their career. It would be unfair to people with no children if it did not. I get paid to do a job, what my family circumstances are and how many children I choose to have is my own business and not relevant to the value I add in my job. Obviously give and take is a good idea and Dickensian regimental-ism is not conducive to happy and motivated employees but if I bugger off early and/or come in late or leave work during the day for a few hours then this has a negative impact on my job. I see no reason why this should not be taken into account when assessing employees.
in this thread poses some interesting questions; basically should it be ok for people with children to leave work if a problem arises with a child during the working day without it impacting negatively on their career prospects and pay etc.diziet - I am only a new mother and I am trying to juggle life. So its not as easy as you make out. You say you have kids, did it not take you a while to adjust?
Maybe in your job, they are more child friendly etc. when I have to leave a meeting because I get a call to collect my baby I get looks from everyone there... Its a case of "here we go again". Like I am making it up.. I see this with SO MANY women in his company and outside of here too. Can I say its mostly coming from Men or from Women who dont have kids.. The men do have kids therefore I really dont understand why they make you feel like this..
You are right I shouldnt feel guilty but I do sometimes, its not that easy to shut off sometiimes.
Speaking as someone with three children, soon to be four, who's wife works full time as well, I see no reason why anyone would think it would not impact negatively on their career. It would be unfair to people with no children if it did not. I get paid to do a job, what my family circumstances are and how many children I choose to have is my own business and not relevant to the value I add in my job. Obviously give and take is a good idea and Dickensian regimental-ism is not conducive to happy and motivated employees but if I bugger off early and/or come in late or leave work during the day for a few hours then this has a negative impact on my job. I see no reason why this should not be taken into account when assessing employees.