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by aerosmile 1682 days ago
I think you might be touching on a taboo that nobody will ever admit publicly: having a baby is no walk in the park, and in comparison sitting in a cubicle and answering a few emails can seem like a massive upgrade.
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This is why I, the nursing/birthing parent, went back to work after six (unpaid) weeks. That and I wanted to earn income again...