The article is a bunch of conjecture. I don't see the direct correlation between her mom working her butt off and raising a child not being a conflict when starting a company.
I generally agree that women can be overachievers to the point that it would overcome the necessary commitment of birthing and raising a very young child. But that's not a very relevant argument. And it's not backed up by the article. One data point? C'mon.
I think the author is actually taking issue with the potential "handicap" of pregnancy as something uniquely ascribed to women. "Don't call me weak because I'm a woman and I can get pregnant!"
As a young married man in a startup, I'm scared of my wife becoming pregnant... I really do want to be a father, but I don't think she and I could remain fully committed to our current career arcs should we become parents at this time.
The problem isn't women getting pregnant. The problem is a newborn takes over part of your life. And that part might be too big for you to also maintain a commitment to your startup.
I generally agree that women can be overachievers to the point that it would overcome the necessary commitment of birthing and raising a very young child. But that's not a very relevant argument. And it's not backed up by the article. One data point? C'mon.
I think the author is actually taking issue with the potential "handicap" of pregnancy as something uniquely ascribed to women. "Don't call me weak because I'm a woman and I can get pregnant!"
As a young married man in a startup, I'm scared of my wife becoming pregnant... I really do want to be a father, but I don't think she and I could remain fully committed to our current career arcs should we become parents at this time.
The problem isn't women getting pregnant. The problem is a newborn takes over part of your life. And that part might be too big for you to also maintain a commitment to your startup.