@deprecated_ii Side comment about the whole "work life balance." Yes, we probably can have a lot of occupations with scaled back hours. However, this does not address birth rates, as Europeans would have a higher birth rate than the US if work life balance were the key factor. Given both Europe and the US both have low birth rates, there is clearly another factor (feminism).

I am not opposed to changing work hours and all, but the "I have no time for a family due to work" is getting tired.