A study by Avilio found half of managers with children are considering quitting their jobs because of "parent guilt."

This feeling arises when parents think they are failing both at work and at home because they can't give their children enough time and attention.

The study surveyed 739 UK adults in management positions, 392 of whom were parents:

• 72 percent of managers say being a parent has significantly changed their working habits.
• Almost half (48 percent) experience parent guilt at least sometimes.
• 54 percent of those experiencing parent guilt feel they are failing both as parents and as professionals.
• 62 percent say parent guilt significantly impacts their overall wellbeing.
• 46 percent believe parent guilt affects their job performance.
• 44 percent resent their job because it takes them away from family time.
• 50 percent have considered quitting their job due to parent guilt.

https://hrnews.co.uk/one-in-two-managers-with-children-consider-quitting-over-parent-guilt/ (Nov. 2024).

So, the question for our readers is: Are Your Working Parents Suffering From Parent Guilt?

Here is the opinion of one of the McCalmon editorial staff:

Jack McCalmon, Esq.

Most working parents have regret. I know I do … and I work at home. Most parents would prefer to spend more time … if not all their time … with their loved ones. Whether that should lead to guilt that impacts "overall wellbeing" depends on the individual and how one spends their free time … with their children or doing something else.

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