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If you a developing career, and a great job before you left to start a family; you might have thought about the returning process for a while now. If it was always your plan to get back to work after you’ve had a baby or spent some years out of the office to raise your kids; you might be feeling apprehensive about getting back into the swing of things.
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Whether you’re going to head back to your previous employer, or are looking to secure a new role elsewhere; you’ll need to plan and prepare so that your working life routine can get back on track and fit with your new family situation. You’ll face some challenges and teething issues, but as long as you’re prepared for what to expect; you can begin working and earning as you did before, just with a different approach.
Whether you’re going to head back to your previous employer, or are looking to secure a new role elsewhere; you’ll need to plan and prepare so that your working life routine can get back on track and fit with your new family situation.
Tweet ThisIt’s worth planning your return to a work environment as soon as you’re able, even during pregnancy so that you can budget and work around your new circumstances. You can always change your mind regarding if and when you want to go back to work and get back on the career ladder, but it’s worth giving yourself the best chance for when the time is right. The following are some tips, suggestions, and ideas, for parents who have been out of the office to have their child, and are feeling ready to head back and get to work again.
Know Your Rights
If you are planning to return somewhere that you’ve previously been employed; you may well have set up an agreement or contract as to when you were returning, and your job will be waiting for you when you go back. This is often the best and most straightforward way to get back into the office environment. However, if there are disputes overpay or timing or the new hours you wish to work; it’s worth consulting an employment law attorney who can help you to understand your rights and resolve any issues that arise.
You’ll want your transition back into work to be as smooth as possible, so sometimes ensuring that everything is sorted out utilizing a third party is the best way to keep things fair and most importantly; legal.
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Be Prepared For Change
Life will be different when you have a child to consider; therefore, you’ll need to be prepared to change how you approach your job and the hours that you work. You may need to take into account childcare and dropping off or collecting your family from various locations; think about combining more working hours into fewer days so that you have time to spare on other days, or going back on a part-time basis in the beginning. Your employer should do what they can to help you ease back into your work environment, so set up a meeting with them regarding your workload and hours so that you can come to a mutually beneficial solution. Things may get back to normal sooner than you think, but it’s worth expecting things to be different from the get-go, and planning how you’re going to work productively around any changes and challenges you may face.
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