How are you coping with a fast paced job and Mum life ?
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I’m the same and honestly finding it very hard - have taken some leave so it’s not full time each week and a bit more of a gradual return, which is helping a bit. I’ve been told by other mums that like everything it just gets easier with time and you learn to balance everything. Hopefully this will be the case soon but I’m really struggling and cry at my desk almost every day…so you’re not alone. I’ve been very transparent with my manager which has been helpful, could you have an honest chat about it? If there are other parents in the company they should understand and can ease you in a bit gentler hopefully by adjusting targets etc
I could have written this myself. My brain has turned to mush and all the years of learning knowledge seems to have gone out the window and I feel like I’m re learning the basics. I think it’s normal and after a while of being back in the swing of things it will all come back and get easier x
I'm a software developer on a fast paced project, so not senior but yes, I felt that the technology moved on so much in the last year that I've been off. I've been back for 2 months and the first few weeks I just wanted to cry, I couldn't remember even basic things and was getting really stressed trying to finish my tasks. But I think now it's getting better, I feel I can contribute more. And we are finding our rhythm with school and nursery drop offs, pickups, cooking, getting the kids fed, washed and into bed.
Thanks ladies I think I just needed the reassurance xx
I feel the exact same way. I’m senior working in Tech which has high demands and often, long hours. It’s a challenge for sure I’m just hoping I get the rhythm 🫠 which is a dream at this point as LO isn’t settling at nursery 😢 you definitely aren’t alone, your post actually gave me a little relief because I thought it was just me 😩 I know SAHM isn’t for me or my family, at least not yet, so I’m really banking on giving it time ❤️
It’s very hard! Unfortunately I feel the same way and I think I will have to leave my job soon! I also have another baby on the way and looking after my girl and working and being pregnant it’s just too much!