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Anyone see pregnancy digital meetups or events w a community aspect? I’m so bummed I won’t be able to meet other moms-to-be in my area (through classes, etc).

I’m about a month into a new job and I’m the only person in my small company with children. I’m on client calls all day so this situation has not been the easiest for me, and my colleagues (cont...)

My 1yr old has been sick for 1.5 weeks. Husband now sick for the past few days. Half their symptoms do/don’t fit Coronavirus. I keep switching between “it’s just a cold” and total crazy panic 😥...

For everyone trying to work from home with kids today.... tell us something your child did today, but call them your coworkers.

Wow this is hard. Whining kids and barking dog and deadlines and I’m unable to concentrate. Discuss.

Are you still sending your kids to daycare if they’re not closed? Am I the only psycho considering it?

We fucked.

Moms with nannies how are you navigating WFH? Are your sitters still coming? How are you handling any e-learning? Help!!

I have a 6yo whose school is closed because it’s in the “containment area” and a 2yo whose daycare is closed because of the virus, too. After initially telling me to “take care of my family” (cont)

For those with school districts closed or facing an impending school closure, how are you managing work and childcare. I feel like it’s a matter of time for us (I’m in NJ) and beyond stressed.

I was told that I shouldn’t expect to be up for review/promotion after returning from an 8 month maternity leave. Thoughts?

Have you stalled your job search or other career progressions because you were planning on having in a baby in the next year? If so, why?

My mat leave is ending soon and I am feeling a bit sad and honestly terrified. this is my second and my last... any words of advice?

What would you do? I’m 7w pregnant and don’t want to tell anyone yet. Have an upcoming shoot (6 hour plane ride) and agency said anyone can opt out for coronavirus fears. I’d hate to miss it. Help!

Y’all, the next town over just closed all public schools for a week and a half. My kindergartener has asthma. I’m trying to stay calm, but there is a big irrational mama bear ready to come out...

A recruiter advised me I should never say I took time off to have kids bc this is discriminatory info to use against me. I wouldn’t want to work for someone who would discriminate anyways. Thoughts?

I can take 16 weeks paid mat leave and extend to 20 (less pay). My mat leave falls within our critical planning time that sets up the following year. Would I regret it if I don’t take the full time?

Do you know if your company has a tenure requirement for parental leave benefits? (i.e. you have to be at the company for a year before you can get paid leave) if so, what is it?

If you were to switch from full-time to freelance, what would you think the “ideal” age of you children would be? (I know, there’s never a good time...)

How much should I pay for Childcare in NYC?

Soon to be mom here- struggling to find affordable child care in downtown Manhattan.

I didn’t have much mom guilt after my first kid, or even after my second. I loved returning to work. Now I’m back after my 3rd and I’m torn like never before. Words of advice? All I want to do is...

Feel pretty close to getting an offer I’m excited about & JUST found out I’m pregnant (my 2nd). Any advice on how to negotiate my role in a way that better accommodates pregnancy/motherhood? (Cont… more

What week did you guys stop traveling for clients? I’ll be 23 weeks tomorrow and still racking up those airline miles weekly.

Considering moving to Hudson Valley, and commuting to NYC. Curious how I’ll see my 1 year old during daylight hours, and also still show up for work with a 3 hr RT commute. Anyone doing this? Advice?

Any tips on asking for a pay raise? Ive been working so hard and getting great feedback... but struggling so much to afford daycare and all of our normal expenses while still trying to save.

Daughter just turned 1; we’ve been co-sleeping, but need to transition her to her crib in her room. Any tips? She doesn’t even nap in the crib. But this Momma needs help!

Anyone in here NY-based? I’m feeling really stagnant and wondering if NY is calling. The market I’m in is lame and there isn’t much opportunity at my current spot. Keep it real - what’s it like?

My oldest has been home sick from school all week. I spent part of the week working from home to be with her. Felt I had to go in today because I’d been home - and...