Vanessa and Steph talk about working, before and during motherhood. Have some tea while they spill the tea on... pumping milk-filled boobs in public places, changing careers, working crazy hours, and feelings of value and worth.
A 2022 report by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the percentage of women participating in the workforce (working or looking for work) has fallen to 56.2 percent, which was the lowest rate since 1987. Many socio-economic factors and societal issues may be reasons for the shift, such as childcare costs, mental health, and changing mindset on work.
The ladies know every mom's path in work, whether that's dedicating all her time to family and/or working elsewhere, is valuable. However, they do believe in keeping something for yourself. Every mom needs to have something special to her, whether that's a career or a hobby or giving back to the community, or you fill in the blank!
DISCLAIMER: This podcast has mature language and content. Moms ears only — don’t have this one on with your kids in the room. These are our opinions and experiences as moms, take what you like, or leave it. Don’t be thinking we’re telling you what to do. Seek professionals, do your research, and call the experts for help.
CREDITS:
This episode was edited by the geriatric millennial, your co-host, Vanessa Anderson
Music by our kids’ brilliant piano teacher, John-William Gambrell
Art by the creative genius Farron Sanders of FiGS ideation Design
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Working while mothering