Well, just my thoughts,
The pendulum has swung in a good direction, but maybe just a little too far. And led by EU and fairly liberal politicians...during a booming economy.
My sister is as liberated as they get. But she is in an industry where they will think twice about employing women of child bearing age, rather proving my point. In fact, delete (fashion) industry, and insert civvyland.
Only big corporations can afford to pay people for not going to work.
We're getting smaller.
Sick, lame, lazy, pregnant (and now paternity leave!)
All in the same bracket:- Not doing what they're paid to do.
SPHLC
(Off sick for nearly 2 years now)