Hi,
Just as the title says really. Interested to hear how people got back into work after mat leave.
This is my 3rd matleave and career wise I feel things have been worse each time I went back. I usually got into another job internally quickly, but its so time consuming and demoralising applying for jobs, and seeing people shoot ahead of me.
I've broadly been stuck careerwise since I first got pregnant and know its on me to pull my socks up and find something im passion about and apply etc, but honestly, I'm tired with 3 kids, house stuff and husband who needs alot of emotional support.
I usually just tell myself I don't really care about work, I love my kids so its worth it, its a matter of time etc, but I know deep down these years of drifting and feeling low value at work have had a negative emotional impact on me.
Im trying to get baby down to sleep now before I have to drag my laptop out and apply for something. Im probably just dithering.
Anyway, would be great to hear any stories other people have of how they navigated this weird nomans land between mat leave and starting back at work.