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> said the decision was driven largely by concerns for the environment

This has a potential for starting a lifestyle inquisition.

The single worst thing one can do for the environment is to have a child. Does WeWork plan to fire you should you decide to reproduce?

Also, what about people having vacation overseas, when exploring the local whereabouts can be as exciting without all the CO2 emissions?

> Does WeWork plan to fire you should you decide to reproduce?

They don't plan to fire anyone for eating meat so I don't see the relevance of the question.

Aren't we already doing this?

You can hear the stories about companies not hiring women when they are in a relationship and in the age when they are more likely to have kids.

They might ban using cars. You can cycle to work.

> You can hear the stories about companies not hiring women when they are in a relationship and in the age when they are more likely to have kids.

That's discrimination, and is a legally prosecutable offense in many countries.

Unfortunately it still happens, but we are putting an effort in making sure it happens less and less.