Moms in Advertising

How do you manage childcare expenses? My child is going into 4th grade and I still spend a good chunk of $$ on an after school sitter. I’m single and don’t have a significant other or family to help.

Curious about your relationships with your sig other the first year of having a baby.

How do you find time to workout? I’ve got a 7 month old baby and I’ve had to say goodbye to my pre-baby fitness addiction.

I’m looking for ideas. How do you guys have fun and still be a working mom? I’m killing it at work and at home, my kid feels secure and loved but I find fun and play is the hardest thing to achieve.

Pitching while pregnant - tips and tricks? Feeling pretty drained for non-stop and weekend working. I’m third trimester as well

So I just sat in a meeting where there was a 10 min conversation about how much everyone hates kids. Don’t think everyone needs to like kids but am I over sensitive if I feel that it’s isolating?

Anyone here see Tully? Just finally watched it and it resonated with me so much - especially at the point I’m at in motherhood right now. Found myself crying a bunch. Curious what you all thought?

Do any of you have experience getting promoted or trying to get promoted while pregnant? How’d you go about it and what was the outcome?

Just started a bowl for new/pumping moms trying to juggle that with these crazy hours. Looking to connect with others in the same boat. Come on over!

Interviewing for a new job. I feel strongly about getting home to see my kids before they go to bed, which means I need to leave work by 5:15 most days. If I get an offer, how do I bring this up?

Guys. Moms. How do you deal with feeling just so tired all of the time?

Work is exhausting. Running after kids all weekend is exhausting. Getting up early every day (bc kids) is exhausting. (Cont)

When in the interview process is it appropriate to bring up flexibility? Don’t want to put myself out of the running, but don’t want to waste my time if they’re super rigid. Going in for R2 next week.

Any moms on here divorced? Currently married, in couples counseling and have two small children. I’m pretty miserable in my marriage but the thought of having to split custody and not see my kids...

Any moms in here who had a baby while freelancing? Have been freelance for years, but now that we’re beginning to family plan, I’m wondering if it would be smart to go full time...(con’t)

I have a long commute and my husband makes me feel like a terrible person constantly. What can I do for more support? I’m the breadwinner (he works too + we have a young kid, he helps w kid more)

I am trying to transition into a male dominated industry and just had two really horrible interviews. While they were happening, it seemed like I was doing a great job...

When is the best time in the interview process to tell the potential employer you’re expecting? 14 weeks with my 2nd, not showing and interviewing for a position/company Ive wanted for a while.

How have you adjusted to being a driven professional woman becoming a mom? I’ve been struggling with it since trying to conceive, being pregnant, & being a new mom. Would love some sage lady wisdo… more

Tell me about negotiating schedule and boundaries in a job interview setting. Do you ask about hours? I’m terrified of losing an opportunity by revealing my mom status but I want to avoid a bad fit.

A coworker’s 7yo niece is in town and is staying w him & his gf. They’re v exited to spend time with her but today said to me “I don’t know how you do it. Kids have so much energy!” So gratifying!… more

Returned to work after my first two months ago. Need to start making more money and know I’ll get the biggest pay bump by moving. But my agency has really good hours and work life balance and ...

Would you stay at a low paying job if it let you work remotely? I know I’m underpaid but wondering if it’s a fair trade off while my kid is very young.

We’ve been trying to conceive for 6 months and got 3 positive tests last night. I know it’s not a guaranteed thing yet, but I don’t know what to do with myself since we can’t tell anyone yet.

Brands or companies w on-site childcare? Anyone?

I’m writing this from work, it’s midnight. I’ve been on a pitch for the last 2 weeks. My child is being raised by daycare, nannies and my mom. How can I still do creative work and be a good mom?

I am 7 weeks pregnant and just had an horrible performance review, pushing me to leave. Have to come back with my own performance plan to get better in 1 month. What do I do? Can I trust HR?

Did my two travel mates seriously just abandon me to go get dinner together while we wait for our flight?

Just got a faint line from a pregnancy test and wondering, at what point do people typically tell their boss / team?? This would be our first child.

Anyone else struggling to focus with the situation at the border? I keep thinking of what it would be like to be separated from my toddlers and I get sick to my stomach. Hard to focus on work

How do you ask about maternity benefits during the interview process without ruining your chances of getting the job? Starting the job search but also want a second baby in a few years.

I feel so burned out. Are there part time jobs out there that offer health insurance? I don’t think I can keep up the full time anymore

My husband got a great job offer in NYC so we’re considering relocating but I’m so nervous about working in that world with a kiddo. Thoughts? tips?

My husband and I are both freelance in production. We took a lot of time off after our baby was born and now need to get back to work and find childcare. Unpredictable sched/long days, what do we do?

Anyone else drowning under the mental load of work + family?

Has anyone successfully negotiated a part-time working arrangement?

What's your approach for dealing with super passive aggressive comments when you're leaving the office at 5pm? Justify myself (feels defensive) or ignore (feels too passive)?

Random venting from a nursing mom - why does nursing with a cover on make so many people uncomfortable? I was sitting at a table with my husbands extended family and they were making comments like...

I am not a mom yet and plan to have kids in maybe 2 years. Did you plan it out with where you would work before you had kids or what advice do you have to prepare for motherhood in this industry? Thx!