Have you ever felt the pressure to do more at work simply because you don’t have children?

In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller opens up about the hidden expectations and emotional weight childless employees often carry in the workplace. With honesty and empathy, Gail shares her own experiences alongside powerful research that reveals how bias and imbalance continue to shape our professional lives.

Together, we’ll talk about what fairness really looks like, how to set healthy boundaries, and ways to advocate for yourself with confidence and compassion.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why childless employees are often expected to take on more work


• How workplace culture can unintentionally sideline those without children


• Ways to set boundaries and protect your well-being at work


• How to start honest conversations that lead to real change

If you’ve ever felt unseen or undervalued at work because of your childless status, this conversation will remind you that your time, your energy, and your life matter just as much.

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Full transcript and more: https://pathonward.com/81-when-youre-expected-to-pick-up-the-slack-at-work-because-youre-childless/