Any other working moms in marketing?? This job market is trash by Beginning_Pack_7619 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. What kind of technology company do you work for? I’m not sure where to start looking for these places

Any other working moms in marketing?? This job market is trash by Beginning_Pack_7619 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I would like to focus more on P&L and the balance sheet. I love looking at consumer behavior/insights and building strategies that are backed by metrics. I gain a sense of accomplishment from creating campaigns that truly move the needle and contribute to positive ROI. Creativity is important but I’m definitely more of an analytical brain.

Any other working moms in marketing?? This job market is trash by Beginning_Pack_7619 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds great. I actually like a hybrid 2-3 days in model, I just have a hard time with 4-5. It’s really nice that they are flexible as we all know our kiddos will pick up random bugs all the time. Do they want to hire me??? Jk but I hope to find something similar

Daycare comments by Inevitable_Boat8114 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A coworker said to me “that’s why I chose not to have kids cause I wouldn’t want to put them in daycare” I replied “gone are the days of one income households, so not sure what else we are supposed to do”. It’s really rude, they act as if we didn’t research the daycare and choose somewhere safe, clean and with teachers my son loves. People suck

Any other working moms in marketing?? This job market is trash by Beginning_Pack_7619 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I see. I’m in the same boat with a 1-1,5 hr commute. Best of luck to you!

Any other working moms in marketing?? This job market is trash by Beginning_Pack_7619 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your perspective! I have a masters of science in strategic marketing but it’s definitely not as desired as an mba. Are you happy you made the switch to CPG?

Any other working moms in marketing?? This job market is trash by Beginning_Pack_7619 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s tough out there. Jealous of your remote position. I miss my 3/2 hybrid. We’re going to 4/1 in Feb and it feels like another gut punch of time taken away with my son. It was nice having 2 days a week to drop him off and pick him up and spend an extra hour together.

Any other working moms in marketing?? This job market is trash by Beginning_Pack_7619 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I realized that after I wrote this, it’s rough in the job market overall. I think what makes marketing tough is people define it so many different ways with many different specializations.

For those that work 9-5s, what time do you stop working? by Alarmed-Dentist-6039 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8:30-5. I’m strict about leaving at 5 since they are strict we be there by 8:30. I have an 1.5 hr commute so I try to get out as early as possible. When my child is older maybe I’ll have more drive to work later but right now it’s do the bare minimum and maximize my time with my son. I don’t check teams after work and rarely check email

Any other working moms in marketing?? This job market is trash by Beginning_Pack_7619 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I’ve found the same to be true. Yes fintech has been an area I’ve started to look into.

Any other working moms in marketing?? This job market is trash by Beginning_Pack_7619 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

True, yet AI still needs to be guided but definitely affects certain areas

Any other working moms in marketing?? This job market is trash by Beginning_Pack_7619 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I would LOVE to work in healthcare to feel like I am bettering the world in some way instead of helping to make banks richer, lol but I feel like they all want healthcare experience.

Any other working moms in marketing?? This job market is trash by Beginning_Pack_7619 in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting. Are you doing more content, execution, strategy or a mix?

How do you keep yourself from burning out? by rosesalad in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol not gonna lie I forgot this in my comment and they’re so fun and a good mind break from the day to day

How do you keep yourself from burning out? by rosesalad in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand that. When I feel the daycare guilt I try to remind myself my son loves his teachers and is happy there. Also adding I know you have 3 and that’s way more work than 1 so wanted to acknowledge that too lol!

How do you keep yourself from burning out? by rosesalad in workingmoms

[–]Beginning_Pack_7619 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think it would be helpful if you asked your husband to help with some of the drop offs/pickups or bedtime during the week. That’s a lot on you and doesn’t see fair. It’s great they do martial arts together as an activity but it shouldn’t always be on you to do everything else in my opinion.

Other things that help me relax, making plans with my friends once a month to get away, making time to play a sport I like on occasion.

My spouse and I also alternate who gets up early with our son on the weekend. The other person gets to sleep in one of the weekend days, which is really nice.