I’ve been in L&D for the last 12 years & in my current role for the last 4 - the work isn’t challenging or exciting anymore but feels like golden handcuffs - because I wfh, have time to do other bits and have the most amazing work life balance.

However I’ve got an offer for a client facing role, that too with a more senior title and slightly more comp. How do client facing mums manage? My son is 3 and I’m really at a crossroads! The work sounds amazing but I know it won’t be easy. Advice pls!

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

I think the time and flexibility to be home and have wlb for your kids is worth more then the title and increase (unless it is a life changing amount) - from a mom in a client facing role with 2 toddlers

like

It’s a tough gig being a working parent - and even harder as a mother! Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. It sounds like you’re doing your best, so don’t feel bad! Really appreciate your perspective 💐

like

You have to decide if the “slightly more” comp is worth it . Client facing roles are demanding and the work life balance you enjoyed may not exist . Good luck OP - it’s a hard decision and reality of working moms

like

What do you want out of the new role? Is client facing THE answer or is it just the easiest to pursue option? Could you find something exciting that doesn’t blow up your WLB?

like

How do I get a role in L&D? I’m currently client facing and have 2 little ones. Would really like some WLB

I’m planning on making the opposite swap (to non-client facing) to help with balance given my young family

Related Posts

Any tips on how to sleep well on Sunday nights, knowing that you have a super early wake up time? #anxiety

like

Curious what in-house lawyers are doing for pro bono (Model Rules recommend 50 hrs/yr). Feels harder in-house because organizations like Legal Aid seem to pair with firms or expect you to be practicing with a firm.

like

Does wipro have any SCM Kinaxis Rapid Response consultants

Do consulting firms or the Big4 firms hire people over 40?

funny

What is the percentage annual appraisal hike given for CTC of 32 to 35 LPA at TCS? Grade: C3B

likefunny

😂 this is too real

Post Photo
likefunny

Pepsi removes the ad... so who is it a win for?

like

Is there a way to identify duplicate URLs within labeled hyperlinks on multiple columns/rows/cells?

I was thinking conditional format, but it’s identifying duplicate labels. I have over 80,000 cells, so extracting URLs manually isn’t going to work for me.

Thanks in Advance!

Hi All,
Can any one please tell me if there is any shift allowance in Macquarie?
If Yes how much it is?

Hi Fishes,
I am working in
Citi pune currently and seeking for wfh opportunity.
Kindly clear my ambiguity as I have been told by hr that Publicis Sapient will provide permanent wfh forever. Is this true, as per my surfing this seems fishy ?
Thanks!

funny

Hi everyone
After hearing all bad reviews about ps I finally have no option left but to join the organization. Any tips how to survive their, how to manage the poor wlb?

like

Hello, I looking for referral in business developpement management with relocation option. Thanks to anyone that can help!

like

Last1

I am deeply shocked and hurt for the kind of things she has spoken for me and for my family in front of everyone, I don’t want to live with her anymore, i am feel very low and lonely but i fear that they would drag my family to the court and imply fake FIR as they say and she said very clearly that she will not let me walk out of this marriage easily. They have trapped us by pretending like a very good family with values, and showed their true colours after the marriage. Please suggest

I am what I like to call an early career marketing profession. My experience is limited (some internships, temp jobs). I’m applying for full time marketing jobs. Any advice?

like

Compensation expectations for VP level at 100M VC fund? 8 YOE consulting plus top 5 MBA

like

Hey guys,
I recently cleared 1st round of interview for data scientist role in Deloitte. 2nd round is with the director and most probably it will be a case study based interview. Anyone have idea, what kind of questions should I expect?

I'm having interview with Morgan Stanley , JPMorgan Chase , Siemens this week.
Can someone please post the programming questions who attended the interview recently in these companies.

Tech Stack: Java, Microservices, Cloud
YOE: 6.2 yrs

Some Business Intelligence/Analyst roles are very data heavy. I wonder why these roles do not have the term “data” in them, and wonder if it’s to keep the salary lower than it should be. I have colleagues doing intense data science tasks as BI Analysts, and can’t help but feel indignant on their behalf because when hearing their job title, one would underestimate their technical ability.

likesmart

Wanting to switch from my corporate job to a remote job as medical virtual assistant. Any recommendations where to apply?

like

Anyone ever have your work laptop (placed separately in a tray) flagged by TSA? #thanksTSALosAngeles

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