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Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
Written by: Emma WhiteArticle Overview: Having a baby is a life changing event. Just as you are getting used to the demands of caring for your baby, you may have to consider returning to work.
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Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
Having a baby is a life changing event. Just as you are getting used to the demands of caring for your baby, you may have to consider returning to work.
It is not just the practicalities of childcare to consider, common issues include:
• Feeling a loss of control
• Lack of confidence or feeling out of practice
• Worried about being ‘over emotional’
• Difficulty in managing a member of staff who took over maternity cover.
• Feelings of guilt at leaving the baby or leaving the office on time
Coping with the change can feel overwhelming at times, with all the option to consider and decisions to make when returning to work. Firstly consider your own thoughts about returning to work and leaving your child in someone else’s care.
What are your worries and fears?
What actions can you take to overcome your concerns?
What are your options?
For example, you may not be able to afford to be a full time mum but is a part-time role an option?
Could you consider starting a business or buying a franchise designed specifically for mums?
If you decide to change roles or companies, determine what is important to you. What type of company benefits suit you now? Such as:
• Flexi-time
• Working from home
• Childcare Allowance
• An understanding and approachable manager
• What daily activities your role will include, for example you might want a role which is more static if your previous role required you to travel.
If you do decide to return to your current employer then make contact with your manager or HR advisor to ask any questions about your role and what changes you might need to request. For example, ask about flexible working arrangements and how the handover of work will be managed when you return.
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About the Author: Emma White RSS for Emma's articles - Visit Emma's website Hi, I am a Personal Development and Buisness Health Coach. My aim is to ensure every client is performing at their best. Through challenging questions the client is able to become more self aware of their approach to life and how their beliefs can create obstacles from achieving their desired goals. I then work closely with the client, providing them with tools and techniques that ensure's optimum results. The coaching I provide is tailored to the clients needs and I educate the client so that they feel confident in taking the tools I have provided and use the on an life long basis. Click here to visit Emma's website The Mind Body and Soul Solution to Stress Life can sometimes feel like a roller coaster Support for Businesses and Their Staff in Times of Redundancy Self esteem Workout Whats Your Life Purpose |
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