Interesting
Meghann Foye, 38, was jealous of co-workers clocking out for maternity leave, and decided she needed a break of her own. Here, the author of the novel “Meternity” (Mira, out now), tells The Post’s ANNA DAVIES why she believes every woman deserves mandated “me time.”
I was 31 years old in 2009, and I loved my career. As an editor at a popular magazine, I got to work on big stories, attend cool events, and meet famous celebs all the time.
And yet, after 10 years of working in a job where I was always on deadline, I couldn’t help but feel envious when parents on staff left the office at 6 p.m. to tend to their children, while it was assumed co-workers without kids would stay behind to pick up the slack.
“You know, I need a maternity leave!” I told one of my pregnant friends. She laughed, and we spent the afternoon plotting my escape from my 10-hour days, fake baby bump and all.
Of course, that didn’t happen. But the more I thought about it, the more I came to believe in the value of a “meternity” leave — which is, to me, a sabbatical-like break that allows women and, to a lesser degree, men to shift their focus to the part of their lives that doesn’t revolve around their jobs.
I want all the perks of maternity leave — without having any kids | New York Post
It was just a matter of time before someone who didn't qualify wanted "equal treatment".Interesting
Meghann Foye, 38, was jealous of co-workers clocking out for maternity leave, and decided she needed a break of her own. Here, the author of the novel “Meternity” (Mira, out now), tells The Post’s ANNA DAVIES why she believes every woman deserves mandated “me time.”
I was 31 years old in 2009, and I loved my career. As an editor at a popular magazine, I got to work on big stories, attend cool events, and meet famous celebs all the time.
And yet, after 10 years of working in a job where I was always on deadline, I couldn’t help but feel envious when parents on staff left the office at 6 p.m. to tend to their children, while it was assumed co-workers without kids would stay behind to pick up the slack.
“You know, I need a maternity leave!” I told one of my pregnant friends. She laughed, and we spent the afternoon plotting my escape from my 10-hour days, fake baby bump and all.
Of course, that didn’t happen. But the more I thought about it, the more I came to believe in the value of a “meternity” leave — which is, to me, a sabbatical-like break that allows women and, to a lesser degree, men to shift their focus to the part of their lives that doesn’t revolve around their jobs.
I want all the perks of maternity leave — without having any kids | New York Post
My job comes with 4 weeks of paid leave a year. :shrug:
Interesting
Meghann Foye, 38, was jealous of co-workers clocking out for maternity leave, and decided she needed a break of her own. Here, the author of the novel “Meternity” (Mira, out now), tells The Post’s ANNA DAVIES why she believes every woman deserves mandated “me time.”
I was 31 years old in 2009, and I loved my career. As an editor at a popular magazine, I got to work on big stories, attend cool events, and meet famous celebs all the time.
And yet, after 10 years of working in a job where I was always on deadline, I couldn’t help but feel envious when parents on staff left the office at 6 p.m. to tend to their children, while it was assumed co-workers without kids would stay behind to pick up the slack.
“You know, I need a maternity leave!” I told one of my pregnant friends. She laughed, and we spent the afternoon plotting my escape from my 10-hour days, fake baby bump and all.
Of course, that didn’t happen. But the more I thought about it, the more I came to believe in the value of a “meternity” leave — which is, to me, a sabbatical-like break that allows women and, to a lesser degree, men to shift their focus to the part of their lives that doesn’t revolve around their jobs.
I want all the perks of maternity leave — without having any kids | New York Post
First world problems. My problems are more important than anyone else's. My time is more important than anyone else's.
If you don't like 10 hour days, find a new line of work. Otherwise, put in for a vacation like the rest of us. And why exactly would a woman deserve "me" time to a greater degree than men?
While both men and women would benefit from a “meternity” leave after a decade or so in the workforce, the concept is one that would be especially advantageous for women. Burnout syndrome is well-documented in both sexes, but recent research suggests that women may experience it at greater rates; researchers postulate that it’s because women (moms and non-moms alike) feel overloaded by the roles they have to take on at work and at home.
The part I highlight in red is a legitimate complaint, IMO, but is not really related to the overall point of wanting "meternity" leave.Interesting
Meghann Foye, 38, was jealous of co-workers clocking out for maternity leave, and decided she needed a break of her own. Here, the author of the novel “Meternity” (Mira, out now), tells The Post’s ANNA DAVIES why she believes every woman deserves mandated “me time.”
I was 31 years old in 2009, and I loved my career. As an editor at a popular magazine, I got to work on big stories, attend cool events, and meet famous celebs all the time.
And yet, after 10 years of working in a job where I was always on deadline, I couldn’t help but feel envious when parents on staff left the office at 6 p.m. to tend to their children, while it was assumed co-workers without kids would stay behind to pick up the slack.
“You know, I need a maternity leave!” I told one of my pregnant friends. She laughed, and we spent the afternoon plotting my escape from my 10-hour days, fake baby bump and all.
Of course, that didn’t happen. But the more I thought about it, the more I came to believe in the value of a “meternity” leave — which is, to me, a sabbatical-like break that allows women and, to a lesser degree, men to shift their focus to the part of their lives that doesn’t revolve around their jobs.
I want all the perks of maternity leave — without having any kids | New York Post
The part I highlight in red is a legitimate complaint, IMO, but is not really related to the overall point of wanting "meternity" leave.
Yes and no.Doesn't it depend on personal ambition? If she wants to advance in her current position, and sets her priorities as such, then she will have to make an extra effort. If she doesn't meet the deadline, someone else perhaps can.
Parents may have different priorities, the family being #1.
Yes and no.
There are those willing to put in the extra time, absolutely. That's fine. There are also companies that expect it, and you lose stature if you don't comply. The fact that she brought it up as a complaint point suggests she was in the latter group, either the company pressured and/or she felt the need to "keep up" even though she didn't want to.
And we wonder why there's an income disparity between men and women. :afraid:
Sounds like she wants a factory job in journalism.It is a magazine, they have a deadline. Journalists, they are called to go in the field at a moment's notice. If they can't find a sitter, someone else will fill in, again and again until they are noted to be more dependable.
You work in a factory, you drop the hammer when the whistle blows.
Sounds like she wants a factory job in journalism.
Is she being realistic?
Interesting
Meghann Foye, 38, was jealous of co-workers clocking out for maternity leave, and decided she needed a break of her own. Here, the author of the novel “Meternity” (Mira, out now), tells The Post’s ANNA DAVIES why she believes every woman deserves mandated “me time.”
I was 31 years old in 2009, and I loved my career. As an editor at a popular magazine, I got to work on big stories, attend cool events, and meet famous celebs all the time.
And yet, after 10 years of working in a job where I was always on deadline, I couldn’t help but feel envious when parents on staff left the office at 6 p.m. to tend to their children, while it was assumed co-workers without kids would stay behind to pick up the slack.
“You know, I need a maternity leave!” I told one of my pregnant friends. She laughed, and we spent the afternoon plotting my escape from my 10-hour days, fake baby bump and all.
Of course, that didn’t happen. But the more I thought about it, the more I came to believe in the value of a “meternity” leave — which is, to me, a sabbatical-like break that allows women and, to a lesser degree, men to shift their focus to the part of their lives that doesn’t revolve around their jobs.
I want all the perks of maternity leave — without having any kids | New York Post
I have never experienced this in the private business world. Everybody gets breaks. Though I'm sure it does happen some places.Kind of like the envy i ve had for smokersat work. All those nonstop on the clock breaks that the rest of us don't get. Especially if the boss smoked too... If you weren't also a smoker with the boss, you were on the outside looking in come promotion and raise time. Gotta be a part of the smokers click to get anywhere if the boss smokes.
The part I highlight in red is a legitimate complaint, IMO, but is not really related to the overall point of wanting "meternity" leave.
The part I highlight in red is a legitimate complaint, IMO, but is not really related to the overall point of wanting "meternity" leave.
Another attack on pregnancy. Woohoo.
Sounds like she has no idea what pregnancy is about (even less than some of us guys) and just wants more time off.
Gimme reaction.
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