Working+Mom=Pay Penalty Posted on December 1, 2016 by Vicki Reply High-Earning Moms Get Socked With 10% ‘Motherhood Penalty’ Having a kid is a bad career move. Now the research suggests it’s way worse if you’re a high-skilled worker. (Dads, you’re good.) Rebecca Greenfield December 1, 2016 — 2:50 AM EST