Today we speak to Astrid who is the mother of two boys, Toby (7) and Dylan (3). Astrid works as a Project Officer, and her role is to draft emergency plans for Prison facilities. 

Before starting their family Astrid had her husband Shane moved interstate which means they’ve been living away from family and have planned childcare so they can manage on their own.  As the breadwinner it made sense for Astrid to return to her role full time, and husband Shane has adapted his hours so he could become more of a stay at home dad. 

Astrid talks about how communication between her and Shane has become really important as they share the load and manage the handover between her working in the day and him going to work in the evening. She’s really enjoying being a working mum, feeling successful and providing for her family. 

Thank you for joining us on the podcast Astrid, it’s been a pleasure to hear and share your story!