I have heard this several times. In the TV, and when talking about work issues. Our economic system in developed countries requires managers to be blind to the realities of their employees and themselves. On the one hand this is a statement of individual privacy. On the other it is one of blindness to family life.
About family life, this might be a strong statement to make. There are flexible working policies, paternity leave, part time options, mitigating circumstances that could also include sick leave. But still, career progression depends on how one can get ahead of the pack, how can one demonstrate leadership, commitment and above all, how can one remind blind to anything other than work.
Today I was at the church, and my twin girl wanted to have a walk around. Nothing to do with the sermon. She just wanted a stroll. So I took her outside. In the halls there were other parents. I just felt great. Because for the first time I did Not feel gouty to have left trhe ceremony for a little while. I felt that my heart and my eyes were where I wanted them to be. I went back with her and it felt as if I had been there all along, not only as a faithful member, but as a father.
I wish I could feel the same about work in the future.
In the radio someone was saying that it might be worth studying the real cost of blindness in organisations. By not allowing employees to really look after their children, not only there can be costs for the organisation in the long term (sick leaves, having to replace employees, paying for healthcare,etc). Also the emotional and economic costs in families whose children (and mums!) are not well looked after are greater and in many cases causing irreversible effects (insecurity, fear, lack of trust, confidence). Why don't we stop being so blind and consider how we can see the full picture of a father or a mother?
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