Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

We don't have a wage gap. We have a motherhood gap. It is very difficult to monetize an investment that doesn't pay off for 18/20/25 years.



Not only that though. Choices in what interests people have matter as well. A deep interest in care-giving is much less likely to lead to a higher income compared to a deep interest in computers or engineering.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: