My job offers little chance for career growth, but I'm sticking with it. It gives me the flexibility I need as a parent.

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The author (not shown) has chosen to stay in a job with little chance for career growth.

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As a new mom, I needed childcare, a coworking space, and a gym under one roof. So I created it.

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Britt Riley created a co-working space for parents based on her own needs.

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After having 2 kids, I realized I wanted more. I put my career on hold to be a present mom.

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The author says she can't imagine returning to the workforce at all after having kids.

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My wife and I both work from home. I have a ton of fears about how remote work will impact my kids as they grow up.

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Jeffery Smith (right) began working remotely after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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I'm a single mom running my own business. I deal with admin at the playground.

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Nicola Prentis is a single mom and often takes care of her company's admin at the playground.

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Remote work has been a mixed bag for women when it comes to pay. But it's helped some men be 'overemployed' and make six figures.

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Remote work has been a mixed bag for many women. Some men are making six figures secretly working multiple remote jobs.

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The forever labor shortage is pitting parents and their childfree coworkers against each other

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