Alpesh B Patel OBE’s Post

This is why it’s f*cking hard work being a working mother in the UK. UK Government: “We’ve got this slight issue of a declining birth rate so we would really reallly like it if you all keep having children. We’re also going to need you to keep working as well after you’ve had the children, as that realllllly helps the economy. But we’re going to need you to spend most, if not all, of that salary you’re earning on getting people to look after your kids whilst you go out and work. But that’s if you can even get a place after the mess we’ve made of that sector! Another thing, please make sure you’re earning the exact right amount - not too much or we’ll take financial support away, and not too little or we’ll also take that support away. We’re really also going to put pressure on employers to get you all back to the office because we think that will make you more productive. So maybe more costs for you on childcare and less time with those children we’d like you to have, but you’ll definitely be more productive! Final point, the fact that your employers are allowed to pay you less than your male counterparts, that’s all ok with us too. All fairly straightforward. Any questions?” #womeninbusiness #genderequality #flexibleworking #womenintheUK

This is why it’s f*cking hard work being a working mother in the UK. UK Government: “We’ve got this slight issue of a declining birth rate so we would really reallly like it if you all keep having children. We’re also going to need you to keep working as well after you’ve had the children, as that realllllly helps the economy. But we’re going to need you to spend most, if not all, of that salary you’re earning on getting people to look after your kids whilst you go out and work. But that’s if you can even get a place after the mess we’ve made of that sector! Another thing, please make sure you’re earning the exact right amount - not too much or we’ll take financial support away, and not too little or we’ll also take that support away. We’re really also going to put pressure on employers to get you all back to the office because we think that will make you more productive. So maybe more costs for you on childcare and less time with those children we’d like you to have, but you’ll definitely be more productive! Final point, the fact that your employers are allowed to pay you less than your male counterparts, that’s all ok with us too. All fairly straightforward. Any questions?” #womeninbusiness #genderequality #flexibleworking #womenintheUK

This is why it’s f*cking hard work being a working mother in the UK. UK Government: “We’ve got this slight issue of a declining birth rate so we would really reallly like it if you all keep having children. We’re also going to need you to keep working as well after you’ve had the children, as that realllllly helps the economy. But we’re going to need you to spend most, if not all, of that salary you’re earning on getting people to look after your kids whilst you go out and work. But that’s if you can even get a place after the mess we’ve made of that sector! Another thing, please make sure you’re earning the exact right amount - not too much or we’ll take financial support away, and not too little or we’ll also take that support away. We’re really also going to put pressure on employers to get you all back to the office because we think that will make you more productive. So maybe more costs for you on childcare and less time with those children we’d like you to have, but you’ll definitely be more productive! Final point, the fact that your employers are allowed to pay you less than your male counterparts, that’s all ok with us too. All fairly straightforward. Any questions?” #womeninbusiness #genderequality #flexibleworking #womenintheUK

This is why it’s f*cking hard work being a working mother in the UK. UK Government: “We’ve got this slight issue of a declining birth rate so we would really reallly like it if you all keep having children. We’re also going to need you to keep working as well after you’ve had the children, as that realllllly helps the economy. But we’re going to need you to spend most, if not all, of that salary you’re earning on getting people to look after your kids whilst you go out and work. But that’s if you can even get a place after the mess we’ve made of that sector! Another thing, please make sure you’re earning the exact right amount - not too much or we’ll take financial support away, and not too little or we’ll also take that support away. We’re really also going to put pressure on employers to get you all back to the office because we think that will make you more productive. So maybe more costs for you on childcare and less time with those children we’d like you to have, but you’ll definitely be more productive! Final point, the fact that your employers are allowed to pay you less than your male counterparts, that’s all ok with us too. All fairly straightforward. Any questions?” #womeninbusiness #genderequality #flexibleworking #womenintheUK

This is why it’s f*cking hard work being a working mother in the UK. UK Government: “We’ve got this slight issue of a declining birth rate so we would really reallly like it if you all keep having children. We’re also going to need you to keep working as well after you’ve had the children, as that realllllly helps the economy. But we’re going to need you to spend most, if not all, of that salary you’re earning on getting people to look after your kids whilst you go out and work. But that’s if you can even get a place after the mess we’ve made of that sector! Another thing, please make sure you’re earning the exact right amount - not too much or we’ll take financial support away, and not too little or we’ll also take that support away. We’re really also going to put pressure on employers to get you all back to the office because we think that will make you more productive. So maybe more costs for you on childcare and less time with those children we’d like you to have, but you’ll definitely be more productive! Final point, the fact that your employers are allowed to pay you less than your male counterparts, that’s all ok with us too. All fairly straightforward. Any questions?” #womeninbusiness #genderequality #flexibleworking #womenintheUK

This is why it’s f*cking hard work being a working mother in the UK. UK Government: “We’ve got this slight issue of a declining birth rate so we would really reallly like it if you all keep having children. We’re also going to need you to keep working as well after you’ve had the children, as that realllllly helps the economy. But we’re going to need you to spend most, if not all, of that salary you’re earning on getting people to look after your kids whilst you go out and work. But that’s if you can even get a place after the mess we’ve made of that sector! Another thing, please make sure you’re earning the exact right amount - not too much or we’ll take financial support away, and not too little or we’ll also take that support away. We’re really also going to put pressure on employers to get you all back to the office because we think that will make you more productive. So maybe more costs for you on childcare and less time with those children we’d like you to have, but you’ll definitely be more productive! Final point, the fact that your employers are allowed to pay you less than your male counterparts, that’s all ok with us too. All fairly straightforward. Any questions?” #womeninbusiness #genderequality #flexibleworking #womenintheUK