Moms in Advertising

Any other moms here with a husband that stays at home with your kids? I consider myself lucky but I also carry guilt for traveling and there’s a lot of pressure on the finance-side. How about you?

I know creatives who are moms, and I know CDs who are moms, but not one of the CDs I know had kids before her promotion to CD. This is my observation. What about you?

My mom doesn't approve of my choice to continuing work. She's right to point out my kids rarely get to spend time with me during the week. I love my job, my family, my mom, but I'm struggl… more

Is it just me or agencies in general are not really good for working moms?

I’m just.....tired. Can I get an amen?

My husband has been gone for a week for work. Other than the help with our kids and chores, I’m not sure I really miss him. I don’t know how to feel about it. Is it an awful sign? Or fine?

Anyone have 3 children? Tips to making it work?

Any mom fish living outside of NYC? And commuting into the city? Where? Do you like it? How long is your commute?

I'm really struggling lately. My kids have all been sick, and I feel so guilty for leaving them to go to work, and of course I've just moved onto a new, severely understaffed, account, with cl… more

What companies do you recommend that highly support working parents? I’m getting married and we plan to start a family next year. My current company and salary won’t support kids and buying a house.

Do your kids get sick more when you travel (for work) and potentially bring home cocktails of germs? If so, any tricks to reduce the likelihood of this?

How do you handle your kids when school is closed for snow? If you wfh, how do you keep them out of the way, so that you can do work?

Hey mom hive: anyone here working in pharma? Would love to hear how the work/life balance and (alleged) stability compares to the non-pharma world.

Please help me understand whole life insurance. Touted benefits are cash value and providing an inheritance to your children but many people think it’s a scam without the payout. Why?

Those with Nannies in Chicago. What is your hourly rate and for how many kids and how/do you deal with taxes?

Been working towards promotion, 8 months now. Have check in coming up but also pregnant. Not sure i can hide it much longer but scared if i say anything will hinder promotion. Feeling stuck, thoughts?

When do you workout?

Curious about maternity leave policies at different agencies...I think we get 8 weeks paid where I am at. Does ANY agency do a better job than this?

I’ve become a caffeine addict because of the kids, but my temperament is changing too (for the worse). I’m more agitated and less patient with the kids. coffee alts.or energy recos please!

This mama’s hustling for a new job. Got an offer- it’s good, not great. The time off: 21 PTO days + usual holidays. Open xmas week. No sick/floating/personal. Am I right that this feels light?

Flying for the first time while nursing/pumping for my twins. What should I expect in terms of getting the milk through TSA? It's a day-trip, thank goodness!

In need of some support/advice. I’m still breastfeeding (exclusively pumping) and my supply as of late has declined significantly. I’m also crushing through my frozen supply. It seems the time (cont)

My 2 yo toddler has been waking up at night a couple of times sometimes. I can’t function on the next day properly. I’m too tired and getting depressed. Afraid to lose my job. Tips pls?!!

Mamas. I’m headed back to work Friday after what feels like the shortest 12 weeks of my life.

Any advice or words of wisdom for this new mom? Expecting an emotional rollercoaster.

I want to switch career paths but to do so I’d have to enroll in a 15 month program plus 4-5 prerequisite classes. Has anyone gone to school with a toddler and trying for #2? Am I insane?

Anyone struggle with splitting nights with their partner? We had finally gotten to a good place where one of left “early” to relieve the nanny by 7pm and the other “got to” work late. CONTINUED

For those of you doing nanny shares. Can you tell me how you started the process, how exactly it works and what your day is like? My concern is lack of accountability of the care giver...(cont.)

Hi Ladies, looking for some advice. I’ve been in advertising for 15 years at various ad agencies but I have two young kids and I just don’t know how to make a traditional agency work (cont)

Anyone else have a kid with special needs? Feels like I’m losing my shit trying to hold it together at home and at work.

This isn’t industry related-how do youhandle birthday party invites and trying to ensure just the invited child attends (not siblings)? Yes I addressed it to the one child and I’m still being asked...

What have you moms done to recover from Diastasis Recti? It’s been 2 years already. I am now having lower back pain. I love sports but I know I can’t do much now. Any Tips? besides physiotherapy?

Need to vent: i finally understand why ppl move closer to home with they have kids. We have a 9m old, both work full time, and at the moment have some kind of virus passing through our family...

Does anyone have any tips on how to wean a toddler? I’m trying to wean my daughter now and she is devastated, begging and crying. It’s breaking my heart and I’m hoping there’s an easier way.

Hey mamas - I’m posting here bc it’s anonymous and I really just need to express some emotions that I’m feeling and here what you ladies would do. My husband and I got into a pretty heated argument...

I really hate the idea of a “mommy track” but started a new job and am realizing I cannot and will not work the hours that are expected. I’m not saying I won’t stay late a few nights a week, but (cont

Has anyone here ever changed jobs while pregnant? Currently almost 14 wks pregnant and just received a really good offer. Paid leave isnt an issue, more so proving myself while pregnant.

Hey mamas, how do you deal with young and very competitive female co-workers who try to leave you behind or show off without crediting you? (Specially when you are WFH with a sick kid)

Any north jersey mommy fishies? Anyone send their kids to private school? Is it feasible to afford it for >1 kid working in advertising?

Looking into Elizabeth Morrow or Dwight Englewood in Bergen C… more

Looking to switch agencies after returning from maternity leave. What agencies should I be looking at? Good benefits, diverse/inclusive culture and flexible WFH option. Does even exist?