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We don't disagree. My point is that Basecamp is "above average" on parental benefits, and their policy isn't "standard". Could they be better? Yes. And is it fa
by basseq 10y ago
We don't disagree. My point is that Basecamp is "above average" on parental benefits, and their policy isn't "standard". Could they be better? Yes. And is it fair to ask them to be even more of a leader? Sure. But let's recognize how far they've come, rather than chastising them for not reaching "ideal" goals.
- karmajunkie 10y agoI believe I did note that they have a great benefits package overall, but especially in light of all of the attention on diversity in tech issues, I believe it's even more incumbent on us to point out egregious double standards. Perhaps because they do provide a generous maternity leave, it's especially noteworthy (and to me, irksome) that the maternity leave is almost three times longer than the paternity equivalent. Stopping at a pat on the back for coming this far isn't enough.