One chart shows how single working dads are becoming more common

"Daniel Medved, a single dad of three in Seattle, said his situation limits him to only fully remote roles, which shrinks his application pool. He said his company has been more than helpful when it comes to raising his family. "Flexibility has been the single most powerful retention tool that my company has had," Medved said. He needs to get his two daughters and son ready for school daily and "If you add a commute to that, the math doesn't work.""

"Single parenthood, whether single dad or mom, takes up almost a quarter of all families in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Single dads are finding different ways to make it work on one income. Some have been reselling clothes and phones and becoming entrepreneurs. Single moms and dads are also utilizing DoorDash, Uber Eats, and other gig jobs to make ends meet."

Since 2000, the US added about 700,000 single fathers, a 44% increase, raising the share of families headed by single working dads from 4.6% to 7% by 2024. Single parenthood accounts for almost a quarter of working families. Rising childcare costs push single parents to seek jobs that combine pay with caregiving flexibility. Many single dads pursue remote roles, entrepreneurship reselling goods, or gig work like DoorDash and Uber Eats to make ends meet. Remote-only requirements narrow application pools for some parents, while employer flexibility serves as a powerful retention tool that helps parents care for children and work.

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