Part Three: A Parallel Universe

New parenthood brings the start of a new chapter and we begin to adapt to a different normal.

Does parenthood shift our perspective on if, when and how we decide to go back to work after parental leave?

As we start to find our feet in this parallel world, what happens when work re-enters the picture?

Is our outlook the same?

Do the decisions we made before look the same, ...or different now?

QUOTES:

• "In those first few weeks of parenthood, what sticks in your mind?”
• “One of the defining motherhood moments was that”
• “Like it would just, I'd just work exactly the same way as I'd worked before"

THEMES:

• Adapting to new parenthood
• Two worlds side by side
• Perspectives and priorities: how do we re-shape them?

This is episode 3. New listeners can find episode 1 here.

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My Journey Back to Work is a listening project and podcast inviting parents to share their experiences. Add your story: www.myjourneybacktowork.com