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By: Shahid Naveed

Shahid Naveed — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 06:47:09 +0000

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By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:41:05 +0000

I think this is a great web site.
I have sat and read most articles and commented on them. I love the thought provoking subjects that you cover. I have even passed this site onto friends. Thankyou

By: liliam

liliam — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:49:31 +0000

mm, always a difficult one this, however I have two very different friends, boht have well paid jobs, and dont get me wrong if the companies are offering sabbaticals, and keeping jobs open etc, then the mums returning to work are entitled – however my self-respect might prevent me from bare face lying about returning to work! One of my friends is pregnant with her second child, and looking forward to ‘getting as much money as possible’ out of her company, with no intention of returning to work, my other friend is sadly biologically unable to have children, and is with a partner whose minor ancient history prevents them from fostering or adopting – why can’t she have 9 months off with full benefits? I just don’t get it – by the way i own and run a business – i had an enforced 3 weeks off with my first, and endulged myself with 2.5 months with the second – i know that being self employed brings greater flexibility – but guess what, if i don’t work, i don’t get paid……………

By: Brenda Della Casa

Brenda Della Casa — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:05:48 +0000

I am in the states and rush to Borders every month to purchase what I feel is the best magazine on the stands (please consider US subscriptions!). I love the new site (thank you for not making readers log in to take quizzes) and am really looking forward to reading more each day. I have been aching to contribute (an author and magazine freelance writer here in the US and in the UK). Can anyone tell me where to send queries?

Brenda Della Casa
Author, Cinderella Was a Liar

By: K.Nyaaba

K.Nyaaba — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:04 +0000

I always read your magazine and I saw this poll result too. I would like to know how many people were involved in this poll. I too was shocked…as i have got older and still havent had children I have noticed so many situations where women without children are discriminated against. For some women it isnt a choice they have made but that has been made for them (infertility) and I dont think that either way it is fair to assume that they are any less of a person. If women were sacked due to their absence from work for doctors appointments and too many childcare emergencies there would soon be an uproar. I would be very interested in reading an article about how childless couples compared to those with children are treated by society/government. I think it would open a few peoples eyes. Ok, rant over.

By: Susan King

Susan King — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:52:29 +0000

Re: poll that 81% of women think that women with no children should not be entitled to a 9 month sabbatical. I am so shocked…..I think sabbaticals should be open to everyone (male and female). There should be equality and fairness for everyone. One women I worked with had 2 children in four years (as long as I had been there) and was off work mostly and said she came to work to rest (and she hardly did anything and expected us to pick up the slack). I know this is the exception. But women (and men) have sick and dying parents, relatives etc. having a sabbatical (after working a certain period)should be for everyone, even if it’s to travel or write a book. If people choose to have children fine, but don’t expect more rights than anyone else. There could be an argument to say women with children perhaps shouldn’t work at all…