Tips on returning to work after maternity

[Greenbks]

Hello!

calling all mums (or dads) on their top tips on what they felt or wish they’d done prior to/ when they returned to work after maternity (or paternity) leave.

im due back on September and so far I have /am doing the following:
• am trying to organise the house as much as I can
• created and using a joint calendar with partner
• split household chores between myself and partner
• trying to organise presents for the next 3 months so that I am not running around last minute.
• created a food menu so I can have a quick look and pick the dishes to cook each week

Anything else you found helpful or wished you had done would be very welcome!

Do not fall into the habit of checking emails etc on your Mondays. Set your OOO message and don't look. You will already be working FT, so you do not need to work FT+.

The same applies to anyone working PT. You are not being paid a FT wage, so don't do a FT job. (Speaking from experience here).

gentle bump incase there are any other clever tips still out there..

Don't forget to shut the door when you go to the loo. Ideally lock it too, although it might take you a week or two to build up to that.

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This is a very good point!! Also, I'm assuming playing peekaboo round the open door isn't generally acceptable...

haha! A very practical tip - don’t want to scar my colleagues!