My experience as a working mother
Like all career women, even I was genuinely worried about the phase as a working mother. I started questioning my choices of career, work aspirations and the daily routine. I joined back work after my maternity leave last April. As I have survived a year as a working mom, I wanted to pen down my thoughts. There are two primary emotions which summarize my experience Guilt and Peace Guilt The all consuming, all pervasive, constant companion of a working mom. Right from the time you decide to join back work, to the time you decide on a kid arrangement ,to the time you actually start working, this is one feeling/emotion that becomes your constant companion. The occasional team outings, meeting up friends during office hours, mindless browsing after your work, staying late for work aspirations all become guilt ridden. The only upside is that the quantum of guilt comes down with time and you get better at managing it. Peace This is a tricky one. Every day ri...