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“Teen mom in advertising” this is incredible. I felt the same way exact way 10 years ago when I had my first and then again when I had my second and again when I had my third.
I kept thinking- I’m even older now but why do I still feel like this??? Because we’re rare. Even a woman having kids in this industry regardless of age is rare.
But I have a lot of fun being a unicorn in the industry with 3 kids. And I can tell you that the younger generation now knows that it’s possible.
Do what’s right for you and own it.
I’m 37, but was on the same trajectory as you. My son is 6 and my daughter is 4. They will or won’t eventually catch up with you, but you have to live your life and do what’s right for you.
Are you in NYC? I feel like this is a New York thing, not an advertising thing. When I left NYC I was shocked to find women had kids in their 20s lol
Yes I’m in NYC
I’m 38 yr old creative and have a 4 year old and an 18 month old. I’ve found that the men in this industry don’t worry about this at all, and neither should you! Live your one beautiful, precious life and do what makes you happy!
Pave the way! The parents that follow will be so grateful you did.
Understand how you feel I’m 29 with a 4yo and 18mo- but I allow my difference of being a mom vs those who aren’t be what sets me apart, I’m proud of being a mom in advertising and never let anyone forget it because I know deep down I’m working harder than those without kids .
Go for it at the last end of the day it’s YOUR life - live it for you and your family only ❤️
Being a mom is our superpower 🦸♀️ not our hindrance!!!
Same deal!! Turning 34 next week, have a 3 year old. And the only people with kids at my office - are the 45 year old male partners. It’s like when I say anything about it being hard - everyone is projecting - but that’s the choice you made. It’s rough! But I just think this industry is so hard on moms. Had to have a sit down with leadership just this week to tell them that asking the team to pull all nighters is not healthy or ethical.
I always found this odd because you don’t make that much money unless you’re ECD or above. Like a family of 4 living on one GCD salary in New York isn’t living the high life.
do what’s best for you. i have a six year old that i had at 35 and now at 41 i want another and it’s not working out well. if i had known this i would have had mine earlier or another right after. don’t look outward. listen to your body and your family. nothing else matters.
Had my first at 25, if anything it made me bond better with my client and superiors who had children.
i’m 31 with a 5 year old and a 2 year old. I love it, I don’t care what people think and you shouldn’t either! never allow anyone to make you feel less than for the choices you’ve made. that’s for you and your family. and in terms of connections at work, for me it gives me more to connect to the slightly more senior folks on, while still being ‘young’ (ha!) enough to keep up with my juniors. none of my friends have kids yet, except perhaps 3 or 4 who have had newborns in the last few months. i’m thankful to have had them early. these spirited souls exhaust me in the best of ways.
I’m 36 and have 2 kids (4 and 1). I was the first of my peer group for a while with young kids (senior partners all have grown to pre-teen kids), but I see my role as paving the way to show my younger colleagues in their 20s that it’s possible to be a badass at work and also have a family. Being a mom makes me better at my job, not worse! It’s all in how you frame it for yourself and others to see.
I'm 35 with 2 kids in nyc. There are women in advertising with kids.
I was the same age with my two children and have been successful in the advertising/agency world. Heck, I changed my trajectory to something better in the midst of it. Don’t let your inner self tell you a story about how it should or shouldn’t be. Just go and do and be who you want to be and ignore the inner noise. Your greatest obstacle to success is yourself. You’ve got this!!!
I’m 33 and have a 12 month old - quite a few women around my age at the agency I’m at are having kids now (in NYC)