Moms in Advertising

A very superficial question, but what are your thoughts on wearing sequins, like either a sequin top or sequin pants (not together) to a place where it is appropriate (Vegas)? For someone who is over … more

Switched jobs about a 1.5 months ago and I hate it. A $30K raise made me ignore red flags to meet my family’s financial goals (down payment for a home with “extra” income)
Both old and new jobs had a … more

Would love to hear what everyone does to make their working (in a nonstop industry) and home lives a litttttle bit easier. For instance, I would love ideas on how to make 6-8am and 6-9pm a slightly mo… more

Anyone else here have a parent who ‘s starting to show real frailty in their older age?
My dad is 79, just survived a big car accident, with a long road of healing ahead. He’s shaping up well, but th… more

Visiting my MIL who demands be called Mama Jane* (as well as forcing Daddy John* onto my fil) I have never called them these names in front of my speech delayed toddler who already struggles with words. Also i fi… more

Anyone ever take a couple years off from work to stay at home with your kids and then get back into working full-time again? I am considering the possibility of taking a “break” and trying to weigh th… more

I have a handful of work travel coming up - first time I’ll be consistently gone with my little one at home. I’ve done a few 2-3 overnights in the last year but they’ve been very spread out.

Advice on staying con… more

Post partem hair loss, horrible dry patchy skin I never had before, pronounced wrinkles. It’s been 5 months, when does this get better or do I need to give up the dream of my old hair and skin? I’m al… more

Any of you were obsessed with being in the spotlight, recognized, etc. and now give absolutely no fs? I almost cringe at seeing how I was so into “proving myself to others.” Is it having children that… more

Best childcare option for 1-year-old? Would like to hear parents’ experience in evaluating different options:

1. big chained daycare like Bright Horizon (we visited one we like the facility but it asks for $3700 and it doesn’t even inclu… more

Anyone NY based that has dealt with taking maternity leave and the company having unlimited pto? Mine recently changed the pto policies and I would have had 5 weeks to use from saved vacation time bef… more

I’m surprised to see how often the leadership (mostly male without kids or with older kids) in my org work intensely (response emails within minutes) over the weekends.

Going for mat leave soon. A new guy (withou… more

I took a much needed break from my career since October feeling completely burnt out. I moved, finally have my kids in middle school and high school, finally bought a house and everything was coming t… more

Anybody interviewing and feeling rather spooked by all the layoffs happening? In other words, working moms in advertising (who might also happen to be breadwinners), should we stay or should we go?

Hi All. Would love your advice. I have a potentially scary personal health issue that I won’t know about fully until more testing results come back in 2-3 weeks time. At the same time, I’m nearing the… more

When did most of you tell your manager about your pregnancy? and how did you go about that conversation? My manager is amazing and super supportive but I still feel guilty for sharing this news becaus… more

I’m taking my parental leave in a few weeks, but feel that my manager already assigns my projects to others and minimizes the communication like I’m already not here…

Is this normal? How can I still contribute as … more

Does anyone have recent feedback on The Mars Agency? I know it is shopper marketing, but interested in management, culture, work/life balance, but also stability and financial security. Any insight on… more

I’m soon taking parental leave bonding with my 7-month-old baby.

I’ve been debating if I should spend some time to interview during parental leave.

The culture, manager, and the type of work for my current role a… more

My husband just spent a week in the hospital and we got news that he will need a transplant in the next 3-5 years. This means that working big jobs will need to be scaled back. I’ve been working sin… more

I’ve been searching for a new job for a few months now. All of my interviews went well but I am told that January I should hear something. It’s been crickets this week. I’m wondering what agencies are… more

In a sucky layoff situation and need HR/Benefits guidance for NYS 🆘… Help?

I’m frozen. I have 2 job offers. I’m returning to work after a year off with baby. The offers are diametrically different and I don’t know want I want or what to think.
Can you help me prioritise? What… more

Does anyone know what parental leave benefits are at publicis? A friend of mine is considering a role there and there’s no information in their new hire benefit materials.

Seeking Creative Director for major CPG brand's in-house agency in Wisconsin, 20 miles north of Milwaukee. They go into the office Tuesday - Thursday (no exceptions, sorry!) 8am-4pm and work from home Monday and … more

Looking to hear from moms who have navigated a work slump post-babies. I was always considered a rising star and tracking towards big leadership jobs. Then I had a kid, and then Covid hit, and then an… more

How did you handle RTO while pregnant?

How are any moms with babies and/ or immuno compromised relatives handling holiday parties and/or outings? I’m feeling a lot of pressure to attend my company holiday party as a team lead (and may be a… more

SOS I’m starting to question whether to travel 5 hours with my 4 month old for thanksgiving. He’s very fussy this week due to what I assume is some GI issues and maybe pre-teething. Is it going to be … more

Hi, I have a friend considering a full time position at a WPP agency in NY. Can anyone share maternity/leave benefits. Thanks

Any working parents here also struggle in finding meaning at work and have a way to cope with it?

I accepted a job offer with good paid parental leave policy, but less interesting and meaningful work.… more

note: not pregnant yet, but planning to be in 1-2 yrs

we live in the states, but my husband is canadian, where 1 year of mat leave (at least) is the norm. i have always assumed that i'd take 3-5 months and the… more

Has anyone ever accepted a new role while on maternity leave? And is it true that many agencies will make you pay back your leave if you take a new role right away? I am being recruited for a great ro… more

Out of work and just found out I’m pregnant 🙈. What companies have maternity leave benefits that don’t make you to wait a year to be eligible?

Need suggestions on how working moms navigate backup care. We were doing daycare but had to navigate quickly from that nightmare. We have been nanny sharing but between the other family and the nanny, theyre alwa… more

TW: infertility
For those of you who have experienced infertility challenges, first of all, I’m so sorry. My goal is to be a better support to colleagues going through this, and I think often I and others do… more

Just lost my job two months before baby number 2 is due. I feel disheartened and unsure of what to do. How does one go about trying to chase down a job before then having a baby almost immediately the… more

Hi moms, I need some advice. I just returned to work after having my 2nd baby. I had my 1st a few months before lock down, so I didn’t travel while nursing him. My boss (who is not a mother) expects m… more

Help husband be more patient with the baby? We are first-time parents and have a 4-month-old. My husband is incredibly fun when he plays with our baby. Seeing them play together often melts my heart and makes me feel gratefu… more