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Hi, I have an offer for the position of Senior Associate at pwc AC Bangalore. Can you please tell if there is a permanent wfh and will they give it in writing. And how is the WLB at PWC AC Bangalore. Is it true that I will have to frequently work late at night. Is the shift timings 9 to 6 as the hr told me or it usually extends? Pwc AC PwC
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Interviewing with Apple next week for the roles of Global Supply Manager (GSM) and Worldwide Procurement Analyst in Austin. Does anyone have any tips or advice for the interview? What kind of questions do they ask?
Also, what’s the compensation like in Austin specifically? I would think the compensation would be different than Cupertino. Anyone have any offers or salaries for these positions in Austin?
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I am sure you will get two responses here. 1) I did X and am happy with my choice or 2) do what your heart says because you will never get that time back. But the literature is very clear on this question. Women who take a pause to raise little kids have a significant negative impact on their career. You are just now about to enter your prime networking and earning years. Career pauses are almost always career stalling points. At best you will come back to the same spot and have to rebuild your network. In many cases (white collar examples) this decision means forgoing a million dollars or more of lifetime earnings. Then please also consider the impact on household bargaining power and the possibility of divorce. If your partner leaves you in four years, will you and your kids have a comparable standard of living? Again the literature is clear - you will not.
100% agree with these sad but true facts. The only time I’d (potentially and with not a pinch but a shipping container worth of salt) add more is when you’re unhappy in your current career and would want to do something different after the break. But that’s a different can of worms altogether
Another thing to keep in mind (as a mom of a 13 year old), they need more now from me than they did when they did when they were little. The emotional element of having a couple of kids, helping them navigate through their hard times, while also being their personal Uber is a lot. Not sure if it’s helpful but I wanted to share my perspective that the need grows (in my opinion) as they grow so you may be looking at longer than a 5 year break.
Could not agree with this more. My kids are entering middle school and they need (demand!) so much more of my time now. There are no more early morning and late nights to fit in work when they sleep. Doesn’t seem like what is working now is sustainable and a reduced schedule in my role doesn’t really exist. However I am aware that the years go fast and I will want to reenter the workforce when they no longer need me as much.
I took a year off because I had the time and there wasn't a negative impact on my career. Five years would probably set you back a bit but if you need to do this for your family, you do what you have to do. Best of luck with your decision.
Know so many women career failed fue to gaps, or who never progress as re join more junior. Never do it.
I have done this but not for 5 years. However what I will say is time with your family is precious and is time you can't get back. If you are able to do it then do it and don't look back. Work will be there when you need it.