I would hope that bereavement is not a choice, and it's definitely not as time and mind consuming. Parents often refer to it as if it's a second job. And you'r

I would hope that bereavement is not a choice, and it's definitely not as time and mind consuming. Parents often refer to it as if it's a second job. And you're not even allowed to take a second job if you have a qualified first job, in my experience. Bereavement leave and sick leave I'm all for, but parenthood is a choice to spend your effort elsewhere.