I have all the sympathy with mothers who are solely responsible for raising family or who special situations. But why the others want to be treated any different than their mae or single colleagues bcoz they r mothers. My wife doesn’t work, not bcoz she doesn’t have the skills or qualifications but bcoz we decided that child care comes first. Instead of going on vacation every year, will go every two years, instead of driving a mercedes, we can do with a japanese one. But these couples want the luxurious life and yet want others to do their job.
So don't do someone else's job and eventually they will be let go. Although, I don't think that not pulling their weight is based on someone's marital/family situation, it has to do with who an individual is. Slackers exist in all genders, age groups and life stages. The excuses vary though. The productivity in most businesses and organizations in Pakistan is just one example.
On the other hand work-life balance is a reality, organizations that expect either additional face time or have a culture of late sitters have other issues. Whether it is an extra burden of work due to not having enough people, or that's just the culture.
It sounds like she's more of a crappy worker than just being a mother. I find it hard to believe you've never come across a man who was slacking off or unethical or whatever and I doubt you'd say "cut men some slack?"....in fact their gender or family life wouldn't be called into question... it's only the women who are attacked for it.
Not saying that women are more prone to be slackers or crappy workers, but they do expect a better work-life balance. Even the single women. Men are expected to sacrifice their social/personal lives for the interests of business and they might feel resentful of their female coleagues.
Again its not because women are slacking, leaving before the official time, or taking more leaves than allotted..but because MEN are expected to stay until 8:30 pm and forego their vacations.
In the long run, this means fewer women rise up the heirarchy.
These expectations of late hours are ridiculous. I have stated it in other threads, that the rites of passage for investment bankers and consultants to put in crazy hours is just neandrathal..I lived through it for a short period, and dont think it is either character building, or positive. not for the burnt out individual, not for his avg quality of work produced per hour, and not for his customers.
companies need to grow up, that will happen as the dinosaurs retire. The key is that individuals must force the issue, and leaders must lead by example.
companies need to grow up, that will happen as the dinosaurs retire. The key is that individuals must force the issue, and leaders must lead by example.
definitely agree.
there are still many organizations that insist you do the job before you get the title.......while I can understand the sentiment behind this desire, there are better ways than initiation by fire to ensure that we are promoting the most qualified individual for the role.