Re: Err
There have been improvements in many labour saving devices
e.g. back in the day washing took a lot of time, however my mother did not have paid employment so had more free time so still had plenty of time after washing.
Father did not have massively well paid / qualified job, but was enough to cover a mortgage, buy food, run car, cover other bills.
Fast forward and it takes 2 of us working to cover mortgage etc (& we keep telly, car etc until they fall apart so not squandering cash on new shiny). We would love a scenario where we could afford for one of us not to work.
In UK the exorbitant cost of housing leading to (assuming a couple) in many cases both parties needing to work, is a killer of leisure time.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
