001 50/50 Sharing the Load
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What does 50/50 mean in terms of sharing the load in the household?  For many it’s equal distribution and responsibility between the partners when it comes to finance, child-rearing, housekeeping, bills, cooking and cleaning. But as you’ll hear in this episode, 50/50 means different things to us! We discuss our experiences and views on sharing the household load, the pros and cons of 50/50, the different ways to see 50/50, as well as what 50/50 means in dating. As we challenge each other on this topic, you may find your perspective challenged as well!  What is Covered:  -Why Louise thinks it should be 50/50 between the partners -Why Vernie thinks it should not be 50/50 -The challenges of having a high-flying career and running a home -The failings of feminism when it comes to 50/50 in the household -Why being a stay-at-home parent is a privilege in today’s world -The equal importance of having a family and a professional identity  -How the workplaces got better in supporting work-family balance -What 50/50 means from a dating perspective   Resources:  - Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigchatsmalltalk/   - Subscribe to be the first to know about new content https://linktr.ee/bigchatsmalltalk  - Send a Voice Message to Big Chat Small Talk https://www.speakpipe.com/BigChatSmallTalk
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