Read the attached Statistics Canada article called “Generational change in paid and unpaid work” by K. Marshall:
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/11-008-x/2011002/article/11520-eng.htm
Answer the following questions:
1. Briefly react to the article. Did it’s content surprise or interest you? Why or why not?
2. Discuss how your experiences are similar or different than those expressed in the article, regarding work (I am in the military), relationships (I have a wife, a 1 year old daughter and another baby due in November), housework, and school (part time)?
3. How does this article compare to your career in the military and/or family aspirations? How do you combine work and family? How does parenting affect your work life?Relationships and the division of housework?
4. Since this article talks about generational difference… discuss how or if you expect your employment or family experiences to differ from your fathers’ experiences.
5. What contributed to your decision to pursue this career? …Family? Flexibility? Income?
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