Returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise children | Work It Podcast

For many parents - especially mothers - returning to the workforce means navigating self-doubt, changing workplace expectations and the challenge of balancing work with caregiving responsibilities. 

Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Celia Au, a mother of two who left her job for five years to care for her children, one of whom was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She talks about the realities of job hunting after a long absence and why supportive managers can make all the difference.

02:29 Motherhood's impact on her career
05:45 Son's autism and ADHD diagnosis
10:37 Job hunting after 5 years away from the workforce
12:35 Learning AI and new skills
13:36 Challenges of returning to work
15:28 Paternity vs maternity leave
18:53 What employers need to change
20:51 Advice for those planning to return to work
23:00 Ask Work It: Are you facing burnout or just in the wrong job?

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