Work Outside of the Home

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i really like working outside of the home. It is like a little bit of a break, you know. And when you're apparent and you're working so hard, and it's such a demanding role, sometimes it's nice to step out of that. I was so worried about all the hours i was going to be away from gretta. But in the end, that was probably one of the least challenging things for me. An of course, i missed her at work, but i don't feel like i have a deficit of time with her. Yes.

You’ve heard the story: Motherhood and work are at odds, and women who pursue both have to make endless trade-offs and compromises. And yet, lots of women go for it, with great results for themselves, their families, and their careers. In fact, research suggests that parenting can enrich our careers, and vice versa.

Professors Danna Greenberg and Jamie Ladge talk about the benefits of being a working mom. They share advice around setting expectations, finding child care, asking for help, and advocating for ourselves as kids get older. Then, our fellow HBR editor Erica Truxler checks in with a listener about returning to work after parental leave.

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