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Poor soul having to manage his own childcare...

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Diamondcushions · 17/06/2026 19:02

I know IAB and I'm sure his current situation is difficult and painful, but in the last week I've been in two meetings with a very senjor man who manages a large workforce, and who is going through a separation. They've gone for 50/50 and there are soooo many things he can't possibly do, that he used to do, because childcare.

It's like watching a cartoon lightbulb moment.

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Ilovemyfam · 17/06/2026 19:09

Good for him to ask for 50/50 and prioritizing his children.

Right, but doesn’t it rather show that he wasn’t doing anything like 50/50 before?

and maybe if he had he wouldn’t be separating

Dimms · 17/06/2026 19:11

Ilovemyfam · 17/06/2026 19:09

Good for him to ask for 50/50 and prioritizing his children.

Yes, it’s really nice to hear.

Ilovemyfam · 17/06/2026 19:09

Good for him to ask for 50/50 and prioritizing his children.

Diamondcushions · 17/06/2026 19:09

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Where have I assumed anything?

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