Childfree at Work

We are Childfree is campaigning to improve working conditions for childfree people, who feel unseen, unheard and undervalued by their employers. If we are to tackle this hidden diversity issue and create truly inclusive workspaces, we need to have open, honest conversations about the challenges non-parents face at work. And that starts with your story.

“I have never really stayed at a job longer than 2 years due to discrimination.”

Anonymous

“Because I am childfree, my personal time isn’t valued.”

Denise, 30, USA

“It has made me feel like I am a second-class citizen and employee simply for being childfree.”

Anonymous

“I’ve faced a lot of unfair treatment as a result of being an openly childfree woman.”

Anonymous

“While there is talk of ‘valuing diversity’ it is challenging feeling like only one kind of choice is valued.”

Anonymous

“What added insult to injury was when the hiring manager felt the need to explain that ‘if you get pregnant, it will affect you working here’.”

Fly, 32, Singapore

“Some of my colleagues were just downright offensive.”

Lena, 60, UK

“I love working with children, I just don't want to live with them.”

Sophie, 32, UK

“The assumption is that because I’ve dedicated my life to children, I have to want to have my own.”

Anonymous

“Being childfree has enabled me to move beyond the treadmill of low-paying work and invest in my career.”

Jen, 42, USA

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Childfree at Work

“I have never really stayed at a job longer than 2 years due to discrimination.”

“Because I am childfree, my personal time isn’t valued.”

“It has made me feel like I am a second-class citizen and employee simply for being childfree.”

“I’ve faced a lot of unfair treatment as a result of being an openly childfree woman.”

“While there is talk of ‘valuing diversity’ it is challenging feeling like only one kind of choice is valued.”

“What added insult to injury was when the hiring manager felt the need to explain that ‘if you get pregnant, it will affect you working here’.”

“Some of my colleagues were just downright offensive.”

“I love working with children, I just don't want to live with them.”

“The assumption is that because I’ve dedicated my life to children, I have to want to have my own.”

“Being childfree has enabled me to move beyond the treadmill of low-paying work and invest in my career.”

Join the Movement

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