Hey everyone! Looking for advice from moms here. I’m 28, 4 years into my career, and things are going well.
I’m planning to start trying for a kid in about a year, but I’m honestly terrified about how it may impact my career growth just as I’m gaining momentum. Looking around my agency, I only see two female creatives with kids, and both had them after reaching leadership roles.
Has anyone navigated this earlier in their career? Did you feel it impacted your growth opps? Thanks in advance!

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

There are no easy answers! Everyone is different and wants different things. If you know you want to be a mother, go for it. You never know how long it will take to conceive. I can say some managers are more accommodating than others. A great manager who will support you is important if you don’t want to lose momentum.

like

I had a kid as a junior. Got promoted on mat leave. Had another kid as a mid (diff agency) got promoted again(!!) on mat leave. Now I'm in-house making bank as a senior manager. Also 28 years old btw

like

Thank you, that makes me feel a little calmer!

Related Posts

My wife gets stuffy every evening, usually when she goes to bed or if she’s been laying down on the couch. Any thoughts/suggestions on what she could do?

like

What’s a decent amount of stock options when joining a series B startup probs about 3-5 years from exit? Salary is £75k shares expected to sell for £3-4 a share

like

Anybody waived their escrow and has been paying their property taxes in full? how was it? is it worth waiving it? will you really save some $$ when you do that?

like

Mid year promotions, I found out you need to make your own case for it rather than the firm coming to you. If you think you’re ready make sure you speak up!

Planning on making the move to London next year from a smaller EU city. Have you got any tips or advice? What should I know before going over?

like

Folks if ur looking for referral in EY across the globe then DM me with requisition job ID.

Must not applied or attended interview in past at EY

Only above fullfilling folks DM me

like

I have joined GDS as Consultant on 15 June 2022, Would i be eligible for hike as i am joining before FY end?

like

Need your to unlock DM
Pls like my post

like

Who is in the dental field?

like

Hi everyone,
Does the gap of one month will affect job opportunities or interview calls for IT jobs especially in current market scene?

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

like

What interesting questions do you ask to get to know someone?

like

Alvarez & Marsal Are Alvarez & Marsal hiring in the UK within the TAG team? At the D/SD level?

like

Associate advisors working for a RIA - I’m trying to get an idea of salary ranges. What’s your salary and how many years of experience?

like

What is the designation hierarchy in Lilly for IT solutions ? Can anyone please help with that information

like

Hi fishes,

My friend in Dxc getting calls for libertymutual , does this project is good pick

Yoe - 3.5
Tech stack - Java dev

likefunny

Feel like everytime I have a potential job the moment I interview face to face it all falls apart. Are there certain key mistakes you guys notice that detract from someone even if they have good work?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal