While I think it’s good to highlight that some women prefer to spend more time with their children over spending time in the workforce, this in itself does not tell you much about the size of the opportunity cost. Just because some women consider not being a primary caregiver even worse than losing career capital, this doesn’t mean the l…
While I think it’s good to highlight that some women prefer to spend more time with their children over spending time in the workforce, this in itself does not tell you much about the size of the opportunity cost. Just because some women consider not being a primary caregiver even worse than losing career capital, this doesn’t mean the loss of career capital is minor emotionally.
I also find it cheapens the desire to participate in the workforce if you consider this to be all about status (or money). Getting really good at something is rewarding in itself and lets you engage with others who are really good at it. If you spend two decades focusing on excelling in caregiving, you are unlikely to reach the top skill level in a different field.
While I think it’s good to highlight that some women prefer to spend more time with their children over spending time in the workforce, this in itself does not tell you much about the size of the opportunity cost. Just because some women consider not being a primary caregiver even worse than losing career capital, this doesn’t mean the loss of career capital is minor emotionally.
I also find it cheapens the desire to participate in the workforce if you consider this to be all about status (or money). Getting really good at something is rewarding in itself and lets you engage with others who are really good at it. If you spend two decades focusing on excelling in caregiving, you are unlikely to reach the top skill level in a different field.