In this raw and honest episode of SaaSy Moms, Anya and Wendy dive into one of the most emotionally charged topics in tech: What happens to your career when you have a baby? Anya and Wendy share personal experiences and insights on how maternity leave can impact career progression, the importance of choosing a supportive workplace, and the realities of returning to work after having children.

We talk about:

• The invisible career “pause” no one talks about

• Getting skipped for promotions during or after maternity leave

• What it's really like returning to work with a new baby

• The mental load that never turns off. The guilt, fear, and power of redefining your career as a mother

Oh, and yes — how to not go crazy while travelling with kids. 🙃

Whether you're navigating pregnancy in tech or trying to find yourself again post-mat leave — this one’s for you. 💻👶

Chapters

(00:00:00) Welcome to Sassy Moms
(00:23:00) Baby Spit-Up and Mental Load
(00:57:00) Clueless Dad Moment
(02:26:00) Today’s Topic: Pregnancy and Career
(03:01:00) Career Fears after getting pregnant
(03:50:00) The Unfair Pause. Women's career is on pause, while men get promotion.
(06:19:00) Silent Career Stall
(08:48:00) Tech Moves Fast
(10:55:00) Your Career Is Still Yours
(12:31:00) Same Title, New Reality
(14:50:00) Mat Leave Replacement Awkwardness
(17:19:00) Choose the Right Company
(20:20:00) You are pregnant? No problem, but Promotion is Deferred
(26:40:00) Back-to-Back Mat Leaves
(32:00:00) Traveling With Kids

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