Why You're Looking at the Gender Wage Gap Wrong Part 3
by Dustin M. on Oct 16, 2014 | Views: 389 | Score: 3
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Reduced Work Hours | 28 | 42 |
| Taken Significant Amount of Time Off | 24 | 39 |
| Quit Job | 10 | 27 |
| Turned Down a Promotion | 10 | 13 |
% who have ... in order to care of a family member
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When it comes to family matters, women are much more likely to take the hit at work in order to take care of it. Clearly part of this is because women are more likely to be considered the caregiver and are expected to make those sacrifices, but we should not discount personal choice. For the final part: savvyroo.com/chart-1210475119…
Other considerations include: availability of affordable childcare, employers' policies on flexible work arrangements, daily commutes, to name a few.