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Returning to work after being on maternity leave can be both exciting as well as a little daunting. Some go back into the job they were in before having a child, whereas others look for a new job that may be a little more family friendly. Whether you realise it in the moment or not, becoming a parent can teach you lots of skills (or improve the ones you had already such as multi-tasking) that will make your return to work feel much smoother. That’s why Whitbread would love to hear all your tips for returning back to work after maternity leave and especially the skills you learnt whilst on maternity leave that helped you return back to work
Here's what Whitbread have to say: "They say if you can’t stand the heat, you should get out of the kitchen. But for those of us who have a real passion for food? Well, that becomes a bit tricky. It’s true that balancing life as a professional chef can be difficult sometimes – particularly as a working parent. But here at Whitbread, the amazing teams, flexibility and the buzz of a busy service makes this the only place we want to be. With a huge number of working parents in our team, we know the huge value the additional skills and qualities developed through raising children can bring to our workplace."
Did you find that easing back in part time really helped you find the balance between work and parenting? Maybe your new ability to get a multitude of things done in the short time your baby naps for, helped your time management skills at work? What about your ability to cope under pressure and/or lack of sleep...if you can sit through a crying baby, you can get through that 2-hour meeting at work right? Or maybe you found that throwing yourself in the deep end was the best way you coped with returning to work?
Whatever your tips and the skills you learnt are, share them on the thread below and you’ll be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).
Thanks and good luck!
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