in #CASE you missed it… The Best (And Worst) States For Working Moms
WalletHub reveals which sates are doing the best and worst ob of helping working mothers
Being a mom is tough and being a working mom can be even tougher, especially if you live in an area that doesn’t do enough to support mothers in the work place. While parental leave and other policies helping working moms seem to be changing for the better in some states, not all are stepping up to the challenge, and a new report reveals which are doing the best and worst job of meeting working mother's needs.
WalletHub has just come out with their list of the Best and Worst States for Working Moms, judging all 50 states and the District of Columbia on 15 key metrics in areas such as childcare, professional opportunities and work-life balance.
With all that in mind, the site names Vermont as the Best State for Working Moms, scoring a 64.79 out of 100. The state lands at number one for professional opportunities, three for childcare and five for work-life balance. Meanwhile, Minnesota, which comes in second overall, is tops for childcare, while Rhode Island is tops for work-life balance.
Top Ten Best States For Working Moms
Vermont
Minnesota
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maine
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
On the flipside, Idaho is the worst state for working moms, scoring just a 31.04, and ranking dead last for childcare, and 48th for professional opportunities.
Ten Worst States For Working Moms
Idaho
Louisiana
Alabama
Nevada
South Carolina
Mississippi
West Virginia
Georgia
Wyoming
Texas
How hard is it for you to juggle work and your children?