Indeed, if women are going to make a difference in the workplace, their actions will make the difference. If women demanded better working hours, workplace daycare, or compensation or reimbursement for daycare, they could afford to maintain their careers while caring for their families more effectively. When parents take into account each other's incomes, having one parent not work can be counterproductive and not beneficial to the family (Guest, 2011). Indeed, women can choose whether to return to work after giving birth or stay at home with the baby or children - it is up to each woman to decide which option is best based on her needs.