Invisible Labor Resources
Women are naturally more empathetic and patient, enjoy running a household, and are the obvious choice for nurturing the children...right?
Wrong.
The patriarchal message that women’s time and work is inherently less valuable is a systemic one and, conveniently, gives men an excuse to be lazy while women silently pick up the slack.
Yes, men today do a higher amount of household work than any generation before them, but working women, especially working moms, continue to do, on average, 50% more.
From the endless mental lists to remembering to restock on toilet paper, women perform a disproportionate amount of unpaid "invisible labor" at home which saps time and energy that could be spent building their careers.
My work isn't designed for man-bashing, it's instead focused on actionable steps you can take with a partner, or even roommate, of any gender to create more a more balanced division of labor in your home.
Solve Invisible Labor Issues in YOUR Home
$149 = 90 Min Private Session
There’s been a lot of talk in the news and in blogs on invisible labor (sometimes incorrectly called as emotional labor) and the perils of housework. This is also known as the mental load, that ongoing, seemingly endless list of to-dos.
What’s been missing from the conversation is what you can actually DO to identify and resolve the issues in your own home, which is why I’m offering individual or couples consulting!
What’s included
1:1 or couples coaching on your specific household and how to create more equity.
(1) 90 Minute video call with visual presentation
(1) 30 Minute follow up call which can be booked within 3 months of session
You’ll walk away with:
- An understanding of what invisible labor and the mental load actually means and how we got here
- Word tracks on how to have a productive conversation with your partner about the household
- A spreadsheet and plan of action for creating an equitable division of labor in your home
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TESTIMONIALS
“Rachel's invisible labor coaching has been instrumental as we start to build a home together. Both of us grew up in homes where traditional gender roles and norms were reinforced. We both knew we wanted something different, but couldn't quite come up with the language and structure in order to make it happen ourselves.
Her coaching invited us to have an open conversation about how we wanted to create a home and what was important to each of us. We were able to share our fears and desires, and then put words into action. By working with Rachel and taking the time to structure our household duties in a mindful and inclusive way we have been able to get closer to household equity that neither of us have experienced before.
Rachel's compassionate, tactical, and approachable coaching style made it easy for us to open up to her and learn from her. We'd highly recommend working with Rachel if you are just setting up your home or have been living together for 20 years! These are important conversations to be had if we all want to work towards a more equitable world.”
— Tara & Sam
Rachel's work and presentations on invisible labor are so insightful. I had never heard the term "invisible labor" before but when she explained it, it was like a light bulb went off.
The strength of her work is in the research, historical perspectives and practical solutions that you can implement right away. As a busy, working mom and wife, her tips have been so helpful to me and my household!
— Rebecca T.
Rachel provides a clear and coherent explanation of invisible labor without shaming, inviting you into a discussion of how you can shift your relationship to be more equitable.
I've been married for 20+ years and together we learned many of these tips and tricks the hard way. Instead, do yourself the favor of engaging with Rachel so you can avoid arguments and overwhelm! - Allison H.
“Wow. I had never really thought about how much invisible labor happens in my life until I did this workshop with Rachel. I learned skills of how to navigate and have conversations with my partner - and even applied it to work tasks/my team for my business.
This workshop helped us avoid tension and resentments at home by identifying and creating communication around the things that we do every day or things that are not getting done at all.
Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity to learn more about partnership!”
— Erin L.
Figuring out an equitable way for my husband and I to balance our work at home has been really challenging. With both of us working and raising a toddler, we're both working hard, but a lot of the invisible labor still falls to me. Rachel has given me incredible tools for having that conversation together in a productive way.
We tried the Home Equity Management Method (H.E.M. Method) and it was incredibly helpful! I kept wanting to skip steps (like just focusing on the things we respectively hated rather than going through every single thing), but my partner was insistent that we follow the steps exactly as you laid them out, and it worked! I feel really good about what we ended up with; thanks for creating this method!
— Ashlee B.
JOIN THE INVISIBLE LABOR UNION
Once we see our value, we won't work for free.
Our Mission
At The Invisible Labor Union, founded by Patti Maciesz, we imagine a future where the work of having and raising children, of cooking and cleaning and of caring for others is treated like a real job; with wages, protections and respect. But to get there, we need to do it together.
Visit www.invisiblelaborunion.com to learn more and review our list of demands!