References Online for Women Seeking Careers
Times have changed only a little bit for working women over the past 50 years. But it’s still tough in the business world, even though the 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act made life a little easier, allowing for women (or for their husbands/partners) to take off up to 12 weeks to care for a new child (natural-born or adopted), care for a seriously ill family member, or recover from a serious illness.
Still among the most common women’s careers are nursing, teaching and secretarial. But those aren’t the only choices, by far. “In 2017, women accounted for 52 percent of all workers employed in management, professional, and related occupations, somewhat more than their share of total employment (47 percent). ...
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