Working Moms

When did you first travel with your LO? Baby is 3months old and hubby and I are thinking of taking a summer vacay somewhere, however he wants to drive to a nearby beach town that’s 3hrs away and I’d p… more

I know this is such a personal decision but trying to get some perspective.... im 37 and have 2 kids, 3.5 and 1.5. i want another but i also dont want to wait too long given my age. others who are in … more

Hello ladies - need som guidance. At what age did your girls start getting hair removal treatment ? If at all. My 13 year old wants to get hair on her legs removed she feels very conscious as she has… more

Just had my first baby and I’m somewhere between being deeply in love with her and so grateful for the experience of motherhood, and wondering if I’ll ever feel like myself again. I have a wedding com… more

Mom in consulting/implementations. Any ideas on exit oops that are more mom friendly?

On maternity leave now and I like being with my children. Has anyone given up their big salary to be a stay at home mom and come back to a high salary or do you have to work your way back up? Also was… more

My company is starting to require once a week return to office. I am recently pregnant. Has anyone been able to receive fully remote work from home accommodations due to being pregnant?? I’m concerned… more

AITA for being annoyed that AGAIN this year, we’re spending half of Mother’s Day at my mother in law’s house? It means I’m going to spend hours not in my space, paranoid about the mess my 1 and 4yr old are making… more

I hate Mother’s Day. I remember one year when my kids were young - my husband decided to have them call his mom first thing in the morning, to wish her a happy Mother’s Day. All while I was in the roo… more

What’s a reasonable timing for relocation to tell the company when you have a family with a partner who works and two young kids?

6 months pregnant and working as a Manager in tech consulting. Are there any tips on how I can maximize FMLA benefits while applying? I am in state of California. Any recent moms who can help and supp… more

Do part time corporate jobs actually exist/ has anyone done it? For background, I’ve done external audit for public companies & am now currently at a firm in internal audit and get contracted out.… more

I have unfortunately been put on a PIP. I’m 16 weeks pregnant and struggled a lot the past months with sickness and very low morale. I found myself making mistakes and missing details. Plan is to resi… more

Mother’s Day. I live near MIL and we have her only grandchildren (1 and 3 yo). She actually has a lot of distance and boundaries with us but we get together when we can and she helps in her own ways. … more

What's everyone's alternative to Netflix for kids content? My daughter (7) loves the Kids channel on Netflix but I just got a notification that there's going to be another price hike. I ca… more

WWYD: saw our night nanny holding our newborn in an armchair with her eyes closed, in the dark, and appeared to be asleep for 30 mins (I checked the cameras)....when I asked her she said she was not asleep but just holding t… more

I’m a FTM with a newborn, and I’ve been finding it harder lately to empathize with my husband given everything we have going on. I’m naturally calm and levelheaded, while he tends to be more anxious a… more

My boss is moving to another area of the business for a promotion. If I apply for his old job, I think I have a good chance at getting the job, but how do I not make it awkward managing people who ar… more

Need some perspective here! 2 year old son has obsession with t shirts with Thomas the tank engine on them to the point where he won’t wear anything else and tantrums when we tell him they’re dirty. A… more

Ladies, how would you feel?
I left a toxic job, joined a new one, and shortly after found out I was pregnant. I shared the news a few months in (once it was medically safe to announce) and went on mat leave after ~8-9 m… more

I’m a manager with two young kids considering a Chief of Staff role. For moms who’ve done it, was it worth it or did it take over your life? Be honest.

How has everyone found their latest jobs? LinkedIn? Referral? Recruiter? Other?

Instead of being productive and focused on my deliverables… I AM NEEDOH HUNTING

Hi everyone. Car shopping: Hyandai ionic 9 vs Kia EV9? Anyone have experience with either? I have one child (3.5) , newly divorced (ugh) and likely a dog in the future. Trying to get something that i… more

Venting... solidarity... I dont know

I am just exhausted, mentally and physically as a mom. By the time the weekend rolls around I know it will be entertaining the kids for 2 straight days with no breaks, … more

I thought going remote would mean more time with my kids, but it's actually the opposite. My previous hybrid job had clear hours, but now my boss thinks that having no commute means I should be av… more

My sister’s husband is Austrian and they are raising their baby bilingual. She just started a side project making English-German activity books for toddlers. Her first one is for Easter. It’s actually so … more

Hi! My name is Amber and I’m currently looking to return to work, but I’ve been having a little trouble finding the right opportunity. I’m hoping to find a work-from-home position and have experience … more

I finally had a break from work today, and instead of relaxing, I spent the whole time doing laundry and running kids to appointments. I feel like my life is just work and errands. How do you stop spe… more

I'm still working from home, but my husband just RTO'd 5 days a week at the beginning of the month. This means I'm not only handling school drop-offs and pickups, but I'm somehow suppo… more

Navigate “soft” mat leave retaliation?

Before leave, I led a full marketing function, managed a team, and was up for promotion. During leave, my cover blocked promotion, took over, and now my manager.

Now, my title/pay a… more

Is it ok to tell my line manager (who isn’t very much in my corner anyways so not “friends”lol ) that I’m pregnant via message on teams? I’m avoiding a fake animated reaction on a video call. I also w… more

Hi everyone — I could really use some advice ❤️

I’m in a tough season right now balancing a very demanding job (~80+ hours, travel) and being the primary parent to my 16-month-old (who I adore). My husband is also… more

33F in Canada, completely new to investing and trying to build my financial literacy. Currently on maternity leave, so I’d say my risk tolerance is medium. Would love suggestions on ETFs, stocks, or o… more

Would love some perspective from moms in similar situation. For those of you with little ones where working was completely optionally financially, how did you decide whether to stay or leave?

Moms — would love some advice from those a few months ahead of us 🙏

Our baby is 10 months old. He was breastfed until about 6 months and used to take a bottle, but we stopped around 7–8 months and now he completely refuses bottles.

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Anxious to return to work soon with early morning calls, extra firm contributions, etc. tips or personal experiences to help prep for the transition? Things to ask prior to joining a project? Ways set… more

I’m a FTM on maternity leave with a one month old. I’m already missing my job and the mental stimulation and pride I get at work, and I have another ~four months left of my leave. I feel guilty for ev… more

Working moms — please tell me I’m not alone.

My 6-month-old wakes up many times at night. We co-sleep and don’t plan to sleep train. The challenge is that when he wakes, he only wants me — he keeps crying with my … more