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The Second Shift Tax on Women's Careers
We explore the hidden career costs of unpaid domestic labor, using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to show how the second shift impacts women’s availability for late-night work and weekend commitments. Lucas and Luna examine why high-performing women often stall at middle management, not due to lack of skill, but because of rigid workplace expectations that ignore real-life constraints. We look at specific policy shifts in major tech firms and financial institutions, analyzing whether flexible work arrangements actually accelerate promotions or just create a separate track. This…
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