While the article is addressing firm-life, I didn't mean to raise this issue simply in that context. As far as I understand, many jobs in government and public service tend to demand more hours than in the private sector. The comments about the effects of outsourcing in this area are good ones. I have spoken with a few female attorneys who are optimistic about the prospect of maternal plans, etc. that they think their legal employers are moving towards - both firm and non-firm employers. Indeed, it seems that this trend will be affected by the increase in outsourcing.

-- CarinaWallance - 27 Jan 2008