That's fascinating. I wonder if it's true of absences from the workforce, as well. My suspicion is that "adventurous" reasons for taking time away from a typic

That's fascinating. I wonder if it's true of absences from the workforce, as well. My suspicion is that "adventurous" reasons for taking time away from a typical career path--playing professional poker, sailing around the world, touring with a band--are rewarded in the job search, especially in men, while reasons like child or elder care are punished, especially in women. I'm not convinced that reflects who's actually going to be a valuable, committed employee.