"Welsh and another pregnant colleague developed a plan. They would share a caseload, splitting responsibilities so they could continue working part-time while caring for their growing families."
"During the first half of last year, more than 455,000 women left the U.S. workforce -the sharpest decline in over 40 years for mothers of young children."
"Experts point to a combination of pressures: return-to-work mandates, limited flexibility, invisible labor pressures at home, and rising childcare costs."
Dr. Anne Welsh, a clinical psychologist, left her job at Harvard due to unsustainable caseloads while raising children. She and a colleague proposed a job-share plan, but it was dismissed. Following her departure, several other clinicians also resigned after becoming parents. This trend reflects a broader issue, as over 455,000 women left the U.S. workforce in the past year, driven by inflexible work conditions, childcare costs, and home labor pressures. The situation highlights systemic barriers that prevent mothers from remaining in their careers.
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