Cartoon: Parent's 'break' turns out to be more work at the desk
A cartoon by Becky Barnicoat humorously depicts a parent's expectation of a break when children return to school, only to find themselves back at their desk. The illustration comments on millennial life and the reality of work-life balance. It is part of a series on millennial experiences.
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The cartoon, part of a series on millennial experiences, uses the familiar back-to-school moment to highlight a generational tension. The expectation of a pause from childcare duties is immediately subverted by the reality of desk-based or remote work, a
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Original headline: “With the kids back at school, I finally get a break – back at my desk: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon.” Browse more stories.