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Not sure if this is the same thing, but I’ve stalled leaving my job because I have a 15 month old baby. I’m afraid of starting somewhere new that doesn’t respect my boundaries when it comes to work/life balance.
I think this is really common. Starting somewhere new requires a lot of effort and time to build trust and name equity. It’s easier to stay where you are already established - even if it is at the detriment of your career.
I left R/GA so I could get pregnant. Was working crazy hours and it wasn’t conducive to starting a family. Luckily it didn’t stall my career too much
That’s so awesome, congrats!
My oldest is 6. I’ve been a SRCW for 6 years. I am working at an ACD level—both in competency and responsibility. I haven’t asked for a promotion nor have I been put up for one, so it’s probably my fault I have stalled. I realize most people want to advance as fast as possible, but my perspective is different. The air gets thinner at the top. I want to stay in this business as long as possible, so part of me sees a promotion as hastening the end of my career faster. I know this is a cynical way of viewing it but it’s the real talk.
But to answer your question from the perspective of the baby times, yes. I did stall and it was partially my decision. Our industry is just not set up to support working moms with babies professionally. Logistically, kind of. But professionally, not at all.
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I ask because the recent Fishbowl insights said that 60% of woman say that they believe motherhood would negatively impact their career progression at their current company. I’m wondering if anyone here had examples in mind when they said yes. I said yes and would say yes at any agency because you just can’t keep up with the unreasonable demands as a mother and people are less likely to put you on high profile projects. Lastly as a mom it can be exponentially harder to break into the boys club. Just my quick thoughts as I answered that question.
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https://www.fishbowlapp.com/insights/2020/03/08/international-womens-day-2020-what-working-life-is-like-for-women-in-the-professional-services-industries/