Decades ago, women were trapped because of a lack of equality and opportunity. Today many of us are still trapped because of the cost of childcare.
I recently turned down the opportunity to interview for a job that I have wanted for over four years, as long as I’ve been a registered nurse. I have two young children — a 2-year-old daughter and 5-month-old son — but a need or desire to be at home with them full time was not the reason I contacted the hiring manager and politely but firmly declined to meet with her.
I wanted this job. But I couldn’t take it, because I sat down with a calculator and did basic math, that no matter how much I tried to finagle, amounted to the same depressing sum. Even as a full-time nurse, with four years of experience and a competitive salary, after taxes and work expenses, I would barely earn enough to cover the cost of a nanny or daycare, both of which would add up to over $2,000 a month for two children.
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