Career woman says pregnancies, motherhood have pulled her behind her male colleagues
- Ann Amuta works in the health sector, but according to her, she has had a bit of professional delay in her life
- The woman noted her male colleagues were way ahead of her because she took some time off to take care of her family
- Her post created a serious buzz as many disagreed with her notion that family was a setback
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A career woman has ignited social media debate after claiming her male colleagues were professionally ahead of her, estimating the delay at more than two years.
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The lady attributed the set back to pregnancies and motherhood, which she said had made her spend a significant amount of time outside her profession.
Taking to her Twitter, the career woman identified as Ann Amuta, who works in the health sector, said though she has a supportive husband and healthy babies, her career had suffered a blow.
"Pregnancies and motherhood have already set me back 2-3 years behind my male colleagues. I have a very supportive husband and healthy babies.
Women truly sacrifice so much. Shout out to all working mothers out there - pushing through and making it work; you’re not alone," she said on Twitter.
However, her post divided netizens, with many saying having a family cannot be considered a setback.
Here are some of the reactions:
The issue of career women and family has become such a contentious subject. Questions have emerged on whether or not a lady should abscond her wifely duties if she is working.
A week ago, economist David Ndii caused a stir on social media after wading into the debate.
He dismissed the culture of toxic masculinity, which he said has no space in modern society.
In a hard-hitting tweet targetting men who have developed the habit of looking down upon women in a relationship, he said any man expecting to date a career woman and convert her into a housekeeper was delusional.
"Who is lying to young men that toxic masculinity is an African cultural badge of honour? If you expect you to date a career woman, marry, and the next day you’ll be putting your feet up as she keeps house, you are delusional. You have serious self-esteem issues to deal with," he said.
Ndii said in his own marriage; he has cooked more than his wife.
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