Ways in which motherhood is exactly like workTHREE Mark Richardson says motherhood is not a job but just a fact of life. OPINION: Recently, a TV host whose name isn't worth repeating in this piece took exception to language that conflated paid and unpaid work. When you're self-employed, if you're sick or want to have a holiday, then you don't earn. Motherhood is like this, except that when you're sick, not only do you not earn, but you still have to work anyway. They're drawn by sharp things, filthy things, things that could electrocute, heights, and other inventive ways to die that are hard to foresee.

Source: Stuff March 19, 2018 03:32 UTC