The economy is going backwards. It sucks. But, I still earn more than my husband. Totally different fields and there’s a ceiling in my work for sure, even with a degree and tons of experience because social service is women’s work.
You did not mention, but the increasing cost of child care may have led some women (especially those who are often designated as the childcare adults) to cut back on hours worked. This is not typically tied to higher pay per hour.
I just got moved from marketing supervisor to senior project manager. told it was a lateral move. when I searched the site we use for wage analysis, the median salary for what I have been doing for the last 5 years (sr. project manager) is about $40K higher than I make now. can't afford to leave with the job market the way it is.
I’m trying to fully re-enter the labor market after being primarily a SAHM for decades. I had some paid work from various sources over the years with lots of school related volunteer work. It’s hard to ‘just apply’ everywhere when your work history doesn’t follow the expected path on online applications. Also getting references. It’s not easy even when Moms want to get back to work.
The economy is going backwards. It sucks. But, I still earn more than my husband. Totally different fields and there’s a ceiling in my work for sure, even with a degree and tons of experience because social service is women’s work.
You did not mention, but the increasing cost of child care may have led some women (especially those who are often designated as the childcare adults) to cut back on hours worked. This is not typically tied to higher pay per hour.
I just got moved from marketing supervisor to senior project manager. told it was a lateral move. when I searched the site we use for wage analysis, the median salary for what I have been doing for the last 5 years (sr. project manager) is about $40K higher than I make now. can't afford to leave with the job market the way it is.
I’m trying to fully re-enter the labor market after being primarily a SAHM for decades. I had some paid work from various sources over the years with lots of school related volunteer work. It’s hard to ‘just apply’ everywhere when your work history doesn’t follow the expected path on online applications. Also getting references. It’s not easy even when Moms want to get back to work.