No Kids More Quid
Despite employers becoming increasingly flexible with their work arrangements, government attention on child care and ongoing equal opportunities for mums or dads, a big chunk of Australians still believe that those with no kids are more likely to be more successful in the career stakes.
According to a survey by career building and networking site Linkme.com.au, 48.% of 681 people surveyed from across the country believe those that are childfree are more likely to have a better career.
Campbell Sallabank, CEO, Linkme.com.au said:
"The one income family is now the exception instead of the rule like it was some time ago. Umeployment is at an all time low, but we do know that the majority of people aren't doing what they love. A career takes a lot of focused time to achieve and the reality is that families are demanding.
"It takes skill and discipline to master the work and family balance but it can and has been achieved before".
The survey further revealed that 36.7% of people feel that if they were to start their own family their career would be disadvantaged. They said single people can network and socialise their way straight to the top ( 6.2%), don't instill the fear of maternity / parternity leave in employers (6.9%) and can prioritise their work, rather than their family (33.5%).
"Some ambitious Australians won't compromise family for career or vice versa, and will do what it takes to achieve that balance. The whole concept of family and work balance is still relatively new and as a nation employers and workers are figuring out what is required to achieve equilibrium between the two.
"To see that 63.3% of people don't believe a family will slow down their career is very promising, and it shows their determination to progress that very important part of their lives regardless of their relationship or child status".
