In this week’s episode of Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we’re diving into the latest (and honestly, frustrating) news about the widening gender pay gap. For the first time since the 1960s, the pay gap between men and women has grown — women are now earning 80.9 cents for every dollar men make, down from 84 cents just two years ago.

We break down a recent Washington Post article, “Women are taking pay cuts as companies mandate return to office,” and discuss what this means for working moms, job seekers, and anyone trying to balance career and family in 2025.

Of course, before we get too serious, we kick things off with our usual check-in — motherhood updates, job hunt chaos, and a little humor to keep it all in perspective.

Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts and join us as we unpack how “progress” sometimes feels like it’s moving backward — and what we can do about it.