Actually, I've met a lot of guys who are in high powered positions who have implied or stated explicitly they'd much rather spend more time at home. And these guys have told younger guys, mentees, to pretty much spend more time as dads and husbands. This advice is becoming increasingly common.
So, um yeah, Penelope is pretty much wrong right out of the gate.
Come again? I was agreeing until I read your conclusion. Your references are agreeing with Penelope from a position of hindsight: sacrificing family for your job is a bad choice.
So, um yeah, Penelope is pretty much wrong right out of the gate.