Moms in Advertising

Been working remote since the beginning of the pandemic. Back in the office in January and trying to finalize childcare. Recruiters connecting with me for new job opportunities. Scared to even conside… more

I'm not a mom yet (don't kick me out of the group!) but have been going through fertility and IVF treatments for more than 6 months. I'm constantly having bloodwork, appointments and calls with the doc duri… more

For those who started remote - how did you tell your team your pregnant? I've been working at this company for 7 months now and am also 7 months pregnant (basically found out I was pregnant when I… more

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🧐What's your best hard-earned advice for a mom interviewing, job seeking, or negotiating a salary?

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If you have a nanny, do you provide a holiday bonus? Curious, what your thoughts are one way or another, and how you determine the amount (if you provide a bonus).

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What's one thing you're grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

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Any advice on asking for more (unpaid) time off past your planned return from mat leave? I’m not ready to go back to work and want an extra few months with my baby.

Hi super mamas! I desperately need advice on toddler sleep training! Our daughter was sleep trained when at 7 months and she’s been the best sleeper ever. Now she’s 2.5 YO and starting to not want to … more

Ladies, child care question.
If your work requires you to travel on a date that may not work for your family. Can you get overnight nanny reimbursed?

I have a nanny helping me while I work from home. I am working like 70 hour weeks (she works 30). I cant handle her comments at times work is stressful enough. She will make comments like I woke the b… more

🍂What's one thing you're looking forward to for the upcoming holiday?

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Does your mother judge your mothering? Every time my mom comes to visit, and my toddler (3) has a meltdown I can just feel her making comments under her breath and judging how I handle (or not handle… more

Account Executive - Sonic Branding Agency. We have an opening for a skilled (5+ yrs) account person, who's looking for 25hrs/wk, job flexibility and the option to work remotely.

Sixième Son is a global s… more

Mom milestone: Got my first “I hate you” today. Oh, and she is FOUR. I may not survive this, y’all.

QQ for those who are fortunate enough to consider… Part Time Status: is it something you’d jump on, if your role only really needs 20-25hrs a week?

We have a particular need but the work (for now) isn’t really de… more

Rent alert 🚨 working and being a mom is so hard.. mentally and physically. It’s my second week back from maternity leave and I feel guilt for not spending these precious months with my baby. He’s 4 m… more

I had no idea how deeply satisfying using “because I said so” with my kids would be.

🍂November JOB THREAD!

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Would any SVP Account Directors be willing to share their salaries? I’ve been on the same salary for 2.5 years and looking to negotiate. Thanks!

I use my lunch hour to pick my kids up from school but one day my boss tried to put an impromptu meeting on at that time and I mentioned it wasn’t a good time for me as I’m in the middle of child hand… more

If your boss was married to someone within the company whom you work with (and you are a new hire), would you expect your boss to disclose that information to you? (Assuming lasts names are different … more

Where do you work and how much maternity leave did you get? I’m at OHG and turns out their mat leave is just NY leave 12 weeks and your own vacation days (not even full year but just what you esquired… more

My dad is in his 80s and just had a stroke. He is in the hospital getting better one day and worse the next. My job has been really understanding and are giving me time off, but I recently started the… more

Does your partner share responsibilities equally with you when it comes to playing with/takings care of kids and household work?

I’m honestly really beginning to feel like this industry is just not right for anyone that wants to be a very present parent. To have to say, I just need three hours in the evening with my family and … more

Hey fellow moms, curious to know about any exceptionally good or bad policies from companies to help parents navigate covid, parenting and work.

My boss asked me for how we could better support parents… more

32 weeks today, and just got laid off. Was offered some severance but it doesn’t cover the time I would have been on paid parental leave, and I’m not eligible for unemployment since I was a 1099 emplo… more

I have soon to be 6 year old twins. They are in separate classes in school. We want to have a small backyard party and only invite a couple school friends each- kids whose parents I know. Will I get s… more

First time mom here asking the million dollar question: to snoo or not to snoo?

Was anybody here on the fence about having kids? What made you change your mind and what advice would you tell someone who is trying to decide what to do?

I’m finally in a place in my career where people are asking me to come work at their agency-like weekly. One CD has been relentlessly messaging me. The other took time to have me meet the team and I a… more

New moms out there…what can supervisors do to help you as you transition back to work? What has been particularly key in this era of hybrid work?

My 1 year old seems seems to prefer my partner when it comes to comforting her. She also shows him more affection. He takes her when she wakes up in the mornings and I know it’s kind of a cuddly time … more

Very niche but freelance moms in the UK - is there a way to get (federal) maternity leave benefits?

Moms out there wfh with a nanny that have an infant any suggestions for them to keep entertained? Mine is 10 months and I need some ideas for sensory play or just new fun activities for them

What do you do with a book shelf when your 11 month old just wants to throw all the books from the shelf? Remove everything? How long does this phase last? :)

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I just had a meltdown while watching my 11 mo old while my husband ran an errand. We moved over the weekend and I am on empty. Every second watching my kid has felt like an age. I feel so terrible and tired… more