[lily.]

Originally Posted by Livia

It has been my experience. Women with young children have felt that they are more deserving to leave than those of us who don't have kids. You doubt it... that's your prerogative, Marshy, but that's been my experience.

I think it depends on the kind of work you do. If you work in a high street shop or a small company, it would make less difference, but if you work in a high-stress job with deadlines and demands, then I expect it would have a negative effect on those left behind to carry the weight/responsibility of the task.

I don't have experience of this, because I chose the stay-at-home-mum path, but I am not surprised by your experiences Livia because I do know a lot of people who want to have it all... and that, in my view, is an unrealistic goal.