Returning to work

Hi, can anyone share their experience of going back to work after a long career break, like 3+ years. How did you find it?My second is still a baby so I’m not planning on returning to work anytime soon but the idea of looking for work/interviews seems so daunting.

in our community

Hey bestie!

Looking for a mom bestie who actually texts back and doesn’t make it weird 😭 just easy convo, no awkward pauses, no overthinking replies like we can talk about life, kids, chaos, and random nonsense without it feeling like a job interview. Bonus if we can be funny and consistent 🫶 I want a real friend, not an off and on situation LOLL 😭

Flying when 24 weeks pregnant

Hi all, looking for some tips and advice. I need to fly for work to Germany so short haul with Lufthansa.

Am wondering if anyone else flew around this time and whether you were ok without a fit to fly note? I won't need one as I'll be before 28 weeks but wondering if anyone had difficulty proving this with the airline?

Don't want to pay for a private NHS fit to fly letters (my GP doesn't do them!) when I don't need one but also worried they won't believe me that I'm only 24 weeks (I'm quite big as it's my second!).

Did you notify the airline in advance? Wondering if I need to for any help with my bag or is this done at check in, or not done at all!

Any advice appreciated! Many thanks.

Mommy Bestie

Hi everyone! 🌸 I'm a stay-at-home mom to the sweetest 5-month-old (born Dec 13th!) and honestly I'm looking for my people. I don't have much of a tribe right now and I'd love to change that.

I'm looking for a genuine best friend, not just an online connection. Someone who's down to FaceTime, text regularly, go on playdates, and have real mommy dates too. If you're in the Toledo, OH area and want to actually hang out this weekend, please reach out! 💛

I'm also actively job searching and would love to connect with anyone who's hiring, knows of openings, or works as a recruiter. I'll be sharing my resume soon!

Don't be shy feel free to message me, and yes, more than one person is more than welcome! 🙋🏾‍♀️

I’m sooo pissed off, has this happened to anyone else?

So I have been absolutely killing it at my job. I had my performance review today and I thought I would be getting a raise because I asked my boss about it prior to this meeting. Apparently, they only had funding to hire external employees. She said she should have the funding in July or August for internal but also on that same call she asked me to train the new hires that are above me so how am I good enough to train new hires for a position that’s higher than mine but I’m not qualified to get that position. I don’t understand. My performance review was absolutely fantastic. I got exceeded expectations and my boss said only one other person at my level got exceeded expectations. Has this happened to anyone else? I’m so pissed.

Sahm

I’m feeling as though no one will employ me when my lo goes to school. Can’t even think straight no idea how I’ll get through interviews. Worried I’ve deskilled myself completely.

Constantly attached

Anyone else finding it absolutely exhausting just being constantly attached to your baby? Literally cleaning one handed or having an audience to watch you shit, eat and shower? Feel like I don’t get more than 5 minutes away from him at the moment