Red Eyes Pointless, Unless You're a Man
Went to the Consumer Electronics Show last week in Las Vegas. Great show. Lots of new, v. cool gadgets. Trouble was not with show, but boss's suggestion to join him on the Red Eye home.
The last time I was this foolish I had no kids. Red Eyes can only work if A) You function just fine on less than two hours of sleep, meaning you couldn't possibly have kids and be living with constant sleep-deprivation anyway, so can't pass up even one more hour...or B) You can arrive home to a quiet house where you can catch up on your sleep, meaning you have no kids, because they require constant supervision and/or help during all daylight hours.
Men can do this. Men can weigh the cost vs. inconvenience and choose the Red Eye. Women, especially mothers, have to consider what little use they will be to themselves and their entire family if they have little to no sleep. Additionally, where could they possibly grab the extra sleep required to catch up?
Yes, Red Eyes are cheaper. There is something to be said for that. But, how much is your family counting on its CEO? In my opinion, there are too few times moms say with authority "my time is worth more than that". BTW.... NO other moms spotted on the flight.
The last time I was this foolish I had no kids. Red Eyes can only work if A) You function just fine on less than two hours of sleep, meaning you couldn't possibly have kids and be living with constant sleep-deprivation anyway, so can't pass up even one more hour...or B) You can arrive home to a quiet house where you can catch up on your sleep, meaning you have no kids, because they require constant supervision and/or help during all daylight hours.
Men can do this. Men can weigh the cost vs. inconvenience and choose the Red Eye. Women, especially mothers, have to consider what little use they will be to themselves and their entire family if they have little to no sleep. Additionally, where could they possibly grab the extra sleep required to catch up?
Yes, Red Eyes are cheaper. There is something to be said for that. But, how much is your family counting on its CEO? In my opinion, there are too few times moms say with authority "my time is worth more than that". BTW.... NO other moms spotted on the flight.
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