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The best advice I was given was to stick with working in the early years as it gets harder (not easier) as your kids grow up. I hope I can encourage some of you to do the same. I now have teens and this advice has proven true— it’s easier to find childcare for a young child than for a teen and the issues with teens often hinge on values/judgement in a way that isn’t true of young children. I went back after my first mat leave feeling kind of torn. And there were days it was a $hit$how but I loved the adult intellectual discussion and the feeling of pride in my work that staying home didn’t provide in the same way. I have many peers who stepped off the track immediately when kids arrived and have had a hard time getting a job after 10+ years out. I don’t want to tell anyone to “lean in” as that was not my favorite book. But, I hope to encourage you to try it and stick it out for awhile. You might surprise yourself, as I did.
I wish I could work 3-4 days a week... and still make the same salary. Lol. We do have part time options, but I’m not convinced they actually work and are worth the pay cut
I considered it, but being a SAHM is hard AF. I like having someplace else to go and professionals watching my kids (not to say I done daydream of being home sometimes)
+1 for this ^ and also we need/want two incomes. My ideal would be work 3 days per week, maybe some day...
I just gave my notice and am giving it a go - I had scaled back to 50% and want the flexibility to be able to do whatever/whenever with my kiddos - will let you know how it goes!
When I came back from leave I worked with my team - I started doing more internal work...checkout tours of duty - they are great for getting remote opportunities and you meet people willing to have you work part time for them
Nope. Now my kid is a toddler and honestly, going to work is super relaxing and energizing. Maybe I am a bad mom but if I had to stay at home all day I think I’d hate life
On maternity leave right now, and am seriously considering this. I know millions of people do it everyday, but I can't imagine leaving my little girl at home and focusing on inane slides all day long.
I’m on maternity leave right now and I don’t think I could do the SAHM thing. It’s very rewarding but also very tough and lonely!
I thought about it briefly, but a month into my first maternity leave, I was ready to get back. Decision made. 🤷🏻♀️
On mat leave right now and now I know I’m not cut out to be a SAHM. The main difference for me going back will be not wanting to travel and trying to cut back substantially on that aspect of my old work life.
Not currently expecting but this is my plan eventually, I hope.
I agree with working part time! I think I’d like that. Or a 9-5 job. But not this travel and insane hours!! Care giving is something I am so passionate about and I really enjoy it! I think it’s all a matter of what makes you happy!
I went internal after my first baby and now have a senior internal role that I love that keeps me engaged but gives me less travel and more day to day flex that is key with little ones. I don’t really miss consulting work so while I could go back to client service (as some others at my firm have done) I am staying put in my current role for now. Everything is a trade off but I would advise you to look at all options as you finish mat leave and to try to stay in the working world for a while to see if it works. You can always step out later if not and be a SAHM.