The Indicator from Planet Money

Why moms are leaving their paid jobs

The Indicator from Planet Money ›

09:31 | Sep 5th, 2025

Moms are quitting — or getting pushed out. Workforce participation for mothers in the U.S. has been dropping for most of this year, and the reasons are more complicated than return-to-office mandates....Show More



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