In many professional jobs, there is an expectation that one be an “ideal worker” – fully devoted to and available for the job, with no personal responsibilities getting in the way. While women struggle with this standard more overtly, in disputes over maternity leaves and childcare, many men struggle with this expectation as well. They may resist it by pulling back their workload, while still “passing” as the workaholic superhero their company values. Other men are more direct about...
