Dads who downshift
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A growing number of fathers are slowing down their pace career-wise and spending more time with their families. About one out of five fathers among 117 men and women polled had either changed jobs or adjusted their schedules even if it meant a cut in salary and rank as well as fewer opportunities for advancement.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1998
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Take this job and love it
Article Abstract:
Some American companies are implementing policies designed to help working parents cope with family life and work at the same time. The policies include monetary and non-monetary benefits in the form of financial compensation, flexible work schedules, leaves and day-care services.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1997
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Can you balance work & family?
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Managing work and family can be very difficult for working parents and it is inevitable that working parents will have to sacrifice one for the other. The choice between family and work is ultimately dictated by what the parent values most.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1997
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