Episode
Navigating careers while expecting
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- The Skip Podcast
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- Aug 21, 2024
- Duration seconds
- 740
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Summary
In this short and sharp "peacast" episode of The Skip, I share insights from a conversation with a pregnant Product Executive facing a career dilemma. She was convinced she needed to leave her current company, but while searching for a job, she got pregnant. And now she's been offered a new role at her company due to a reorganization. We discuss her options: accept the role, take a less senior role post-maternity leave, or seek opportunities elsewhere. – We also discuss: Maximizing career potential without sacrificing family Reframing career decisions in the context of long-term growth How to have it all, just not at once The value of wartime leadership experience Overcoming job search anxiety – Referenced: Avoiding burnout for high achievers – Where to find Nikhyl: LinkedIn Twitter/X Threads – Find The Skip: Website Substack YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts TikTok Don't forget to subscribe to The Skip to hear me coach you through timely career lessons. If you’re interested in joining me on a future call, send me a note on LinkedIn, Threads, Twitter or email me at: [email protected] – Timestamps (00:07) Applying my career framework to the caller’s case (02:13) Caller context (02:52) Why one option is a “no-brainer” (03:58) The value of wartime leadership experience (07:43) Why you won’t regret choosing family > career (09:53) The wisdom in “playing it safe” (11:11) Key takeaways (11:44) How to get in touch This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theskip.substack.com