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It is for this reason these RTO mandates are driving women (and yes mostly it is women being forced to make this choice) out of the workforce.
I would split the responsibility between you and your partner.
Also if you are head of strategy you likely have influence at your workplace to demand some flexibility and advocate for the others who might be in a similar situation
As Leaders with some power in these corporations, I think it’s important for us to speak up. I’ve been pretty vocal about this.
Im already in the office 4 days a week and I go in at 7:45 and leave at 4:45 to pick up my 6yo. My partner drops off at 8:30 so will stay at work till 5:30/5:45. Im a VP w a hectic job and it’s just wild.
Btw are u in consulting? I’m considering making a move at the partner level into risk advisory and really unsure what week day evenings look like. Mostly for the reasons you’re asking about also. Any light you can shed? Do senior folks in consulting pick their kids up from school? Put them to bed??
Splitting is key if you have a commute. 8:30-5:30 is tough though even if you were local.