Janice Shaw Crouse dicusses the glass ceiling of home and how many women who could be CEOs and partners are foregoing those titles in favor of part-time work.
“While many analysts lament women’s so-called “forced” choices, studies indicate that more and more of today’s professionals are unwilling to make the kind of trade-offs that previous generations made. In fact, both male and female professionals today rate personal and family goals higher than career goals. These findings indicate a profound shift of attitude in the workforce. Further, they reveal a partnership among parents that was lacking in previous generations where all the family efforts were concentrated on the husband/father’s career. The Los Angeles Times reported that husband/fathers today are helping around the house much more than a decade ago (34 percent compared to 24 percent).
“In addition, many corporations now are willing to adjust to a talented, well-trained woman’s needs in order to keep her on the roster. At Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), 10 percent of the firm’s female partners are on a part-time schedule. Further, officials at some firms insist that stepping off the fast track does not mean career suicide. Going part-time, according to career counselors, “might slow your progress, but it won’t prohibit you” from climbing the career ladder.
TheStateOf. . . The Glass Ceiling of Home. Many of the female partners and associates at my law firm are on the “80% schedule” (80% work/80% pay). Shoot, I’d take that deal in a heartbeat!
