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Yes! I knew consulting wasn’t for me long term, and when I had my first baby and returned to work after 4 months, I knew the situation wasn’t sustainable. The company just didn’t seem to care or acknowledge that my life had completely changed - there was no support, no adjustments, no accommodations, and mind you- this was during a global pandemic ..just a really really tough time all around.
I ended up going on short term disability for anxiety 2 months after returning from leave. I used the time off to find a new job.
I started in industry when baby #1 was 8 months old. I THRIVED! I was promoted twice in 2.5 years, once at 9 months pregnant. I had my second baby and am on track for my next promo.
There truly is a better world outside of consulting. One with true WLB. One in which you can have a baby and go to work, and focus on what’s truly important.
That’s so awesome to hear and congrats on your success!!! Consulting leaders are mostly men or women with no kids so I think they have a hard time recognizing women with kids need more flexibility. The consulting industry is always work until the work is done so that also impacts women with kids.
Take ALL the time off you can with your baby - paid or not given you can squeeze it financially. Your firm’s work will go on without you… coming from a consulting mom who did NOT take this advice and so badly wish I could.
Like another commenter mentioned, the grass is greener somewhere else. You may have to wait a while to find it, but it will come.
8.5 months is amazing. You will have plenty of time to think. You never know what life will be like for you postpartum, but I always started feeling more like myself when baby was 3-4 months old.
Another one who left consulting after having my first. I took my 5 months paid leave, came back to a mostly local job and used some time to look, and landed a mostly remote job in industry. Since then, I’ve gotten promoted while 6 months pregnant with my second, had my baby, and am headed back after my second maternity leave. Because of the limited travel, I’m feeling a lot less stressed about the transition this time around.
Congrats!! And thanks for sharing your transition story, it definitely helps me feel like I can find career success post baby!
I didn’t after baby #1 but I’m stronnggly considering it for baby #2 - currently pregnant and hoping to remain employed at least through maternity leave, and hoping to be able to study for a new entirely different certification while on leave.