Working Moms

My husband says it's considered rude at his company to request read receipts when someone reads an email in Outlook, because it kind of assumes the person might not be paying attention to their inbox....

What frustrates you about your toddlers’ extracurriculars? What do you wish was available? Exploring a business idea to create a program that exposes toddlers (prob 2-6) to multiple hobbies/sports in...

FTM here 🙋‍♀️ My 10.5mo has been super clingy lately — cries around strangers, gets fussy when other kids at the park try to say hi or make eye contact, even cried through his checkup with our regula...

My daughter is going through a phase where she cries anytime someone who is not me or her dad holds her. She’s 4months and I find myself holding her for the entire time the nanny is on duty. My husban...

What travel stroller is everyone using? Baby is currently 4months old and we have the vista v3 for our everyday stroller, but we need something smaller for an upcoming trip

Moms, how are you doing this? I am newly back to work and am so sad with how little time I have to see my baby each day. And when I am around them, I’m so tired and don’t feel like I’m being a great m...

My husband not been working since the last week in April. This is the same week we had bought a new property using all our savings. Since then it's been just my income holding us together. He got a jo...

Debating whether to do a Cake smash photo shoot for a 1st birthday. Anyone have thoughts? Deciding if it’s worth it

I want to take a career break so badly but I'm so afraid of not being able to return to workforce when I'm ready? Has anyone taken a break recently? What helped you to make a decision? Any regrets?

My nanny of two months just gave notice because she’s moving further away to live with family. I know she didn’t plan for it but I can’t help but feel sad that my LO has to get to know someone new aga...

Has anyone dealt with a toddler that prefers your partner over you? I’m the mom and my daughter only wants my husband. Will cry for him, will hug him and won’t come to me. It breaks my heart.

Six months ago I got fired shortly after I disclosed pregnancy. Moms who’ve been through litigation, how did you hold your nerve? Employer does not want a settlement/ NDA. I can’t shake the awful stre...

Mamas, I’m a FTM and need to admit something I’m not proud of. I often catch myself comparing myself to other moms and slipping into a competitive mindset. While reflecting today, I realized I was lik...

Should I quit after 2 months back in consulting? I worked at big4 for 2.5 years, worked in internal consulting in industry for 1.5 years, took a 1.5 year career break after having my son and now I’m b...

How hard is it to get back into the job market with a two year maternity gap? Targeting internal strategy / operations roles.

Anyone who went on a flexible work arrangement that works in consulting? How did it go? Was it worth asking for the flexible work arrangement?

I interviewed at a company and even though I was overqualified for the position,I still applied. I was laid off from my previous job. The interview went great. I was certain would get the position. Ho...

Any experience, tips, and tricks with 15 month separation anxiety at night? My once good sleeper now wakes up multiple times.

Has anyone taken the parental leave at Deloitte and then quit before you completed the 30 day/6 week requirement after your return to work? Did they make you pay back your earnings during leave?

Do you WFH and look after your baby at home? I’m about to have my first baby and I’m anxious about returning after mat leave. Do you have a nanny, or use daycare? I would love to keep baby at home but...