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I once had a look at my visitors and was pleasantly surprised to discover that most of them are women. I say pleasantly because, as the father of an, ahem, energetic 4-year-old girl, I know all about girl power.
Nothing pleases me more than seeing women succeed (okay, maybe chocolate) and I have nothing but respect for them. So, I was overjoyed when December 2019 set records as women held more payroll jobs than men. Women’s representation in leadership positions grew 29 percent in 2019, too, despite the widening pay gap up the career ladder.
However, I was recently dismayed to come across some data that showed how the Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected women in 2020. Apparently, 48% of jobs held by women are within the 3 industries most impacted by COVID-19 (hospitality, education, and health services). This has put thousands of women in a difficult career and financial position. This effect is so pronounced that it even has its own name – the she-cession.
Mint.life has come up with an infographic called Navigating the She-Cession that offers information on how the she-cession came to be and tips to manage your emotional and financial well-being if you are a woman.
Nicholas C. Rossis 
Food for thought, certainly, but I continually find it unacceptable that women still have to fight to obtain, or even see on the horizon, parity of remuneration & opportunity with men: I say that as the father of 2 wonderful, clever daughters. As far as the ‘success’ bit goes, I’m enough of an old [British] hippie that I don’t equate success with material wealth; that doesn’t negate my previous comment, however.
I can’t say I would hitherto have thought of Diana Ross as being a go-to for philosophical insight, but I have to say that her comment is a very astute observation of personal reality creation by positive thinking.
With regard to women being the most impacted: my inner pedant wonders how many genders were consulted? [Back in your box!] 😉 Cheers, Jon.
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Well said, Jon… and inner pedant!
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Sadly, I fear the worst of the economic recession caused by the pandemic has yet to impact the world. What we have seen so far is merely the tip of an enormous iceberg of job losses and long-term unemployment.
Governments and people should be planning for a very uncertain future.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m afraid you’re right, Pete. As an optimist, I’m sure that things will turn out fine in the end but I have no idea how painful the birth will be.
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Worrying facts and great tips for women 😎
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Definitely something to think about. When you take just one career, like nursing, the majority of nurses are women and of course they are all affected by Covid-19.
It’s good seeing more women in senior roles these days and I hope one day soon they will get equal pay as well for doing the same job. It’s only fair.
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Well said, Tony! Thanks for the comment 🙂
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Reblogged this on Englishtutorialedu.com. 😊 I’m sure it’s the darkness before the dawn. The next decade will see women in powerful positions. The world needs empathy to heal.
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Thank you so much for the share! We do live in reactionary times. I can only pray for the new day to come soon.
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🙏🌹
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If you’ve ever heard the Country-song, “God and My Girlfriends,” you’d know how important support/connectedness/girlfriends, specifically, are.
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Hear hear!
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