The declining birth rate in Europe tells us something important – that women are voting with their wombs because two full-time jobs are just too much – the Collapsing Careers book written for the British public argues that motherhood destroys careers in the current workplace and change needs to be made. Society may be to…… Continue reading How the workplace short-changes mothers and how we can fix this
Tag: Education
A new method of learning languages
As I was previously saying, I am learning German – on and off. I am making slow progress at it and I wanted something that would make me more efficient during the few times I have outside the hospital. Apart from flashcard applications I installed on my mobile phone, someone recommended me a website where…… Continue reading A new method of learning languages
The knowledge divide
You may not be aware of this on your first day at school, but what you’re experiencing is a privilege not witnessed by many – even if you think being a nerd is uncool:) Why do so many people lack access to abundant knowledge? I ask myself this question many times a day – especially…… Continue reading The knowledge divide
Is there a college bubble?
I admit: I live in Europe – my formal education was partly paid by taxpayers – that’s the tradition here and I’m happily paying for other people’s education now. Not only this, but even if you’d get private education, it would still be cheaper than USA. Even after all these years of school, I am…… Continue reading Is there a college bubble?