I’ve been out of work since January but am starting a new job next week. Husband has been WFH through the pandemic. I have 0 clue what the expectations are going to be for my new gig and am having a hard time committing to a “schedule” with my husband without knowing my work load. Oh, we also have 2 young children (3.5 and 13 months), who are very used to having me at their disposal. Any advice on how to navigate starting this new gig? Also, it’s client side... my first time outside of an agency

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Congrats!! I was just laid off in April. Do you mind me asking about your approach to a job search during this time? Would love any advice! I’m mom to a 6 and 3 year old and working FT with them at home is/was definitely hard. Good luck with the new gig! I’m sure you will figure out a system.

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Congrats on the new job!! That’s awesome. It’s going to be tough to train them out of it. I’m the default parent so even though husband and I have both been working I have to do everything for them. My husband and I worked out shifts so in the mornings (because they are obsessed with me) he will just take them at the start and I will stay in the bedroom (out of sight out of mind) and then we would switch around lunch time. But it’ll take some trial and error. Work with your boss, husband and coworkers to see what hours would be most important for you to be “online”

Congrats. Could you ask to be connected with someone on your new team that also has kids to talk about what schedule is like, etc? Is your new gig aware of your childcare situation at all?

I feel you. I’m homeschooling, working (thankfully my work is also pretty flexible). What we’ve found is that bigger and consistent blocks of time make it easier. My husband works mornings. Starts earlier than he normally would and I take care of kids until noon. Then I take meetings from 12-5/5:30 or so. One kid naps from 1-3 and we let the other watch a movie during that time so my husband can do some work then too. Then we both turn off until bedtime and if needed do emails and other stuff after bedtime. Having the consistent times set for meetings makes it easier for our colleagues to know exactly when we are free. And the structure makes it easier for the kids too. It’s not easy. If your husband is able to take vacation at all for maybe the first few days/week you start that may help you orient and get ready, but sounds like your new boss is pretty good so far.

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