'She-cession' fueled by the pandemic, sidelining moms who want to work
and last updated 2021-05-07 11:24:47-04
DENVER, Colo. â Weâve seen signs of an economic recession because of COVID-19, but now experts say a 'she-cession' is happening too. Moms are leaving the workforce in droves, but it's not by choice. The pandemic is forcing families to recalibrate and adjust to a new normal.
Amanda Splitt is one mom in the midst of this new normal. For years, she always enjoyed the juggling act of being a working mom.
âI've always known that I was not meant to be a stay-at-home mom,â she said.