Moms in Advertising

Has anyone worked with a career coach they’ve loved? I’m sick of my own misery and digging my heels in about the cost. It’s time for action. I’m miserable in my work situation, feel like I have zero a...

I just started at a new agency and am trying to figure out how I work/stay organized to not go insane. In short, THERE ARE TOO MANY PLACES TO LOOK! Between teams chats, teams channels, emails, servers...

Do you enjoy “flow” hobbies? Things that allow absorption in process, light cognitive load, but are relaxing and rejuvenating with a distinct movement toward satisfying “closure”, like jigsaw puzzles ...

Recently received an offer from an omnicom agency. I’m also pregnant. With omnicom’s policy i think I’d only get 2 weeks of paid parental leave. Has anyone been successful in negotiating for more? Not...

Did anyone who was remote and forced to go back to the office leave the industry altogether? Where did you go?

My partner is traveling and I’m alone with the kids for a week. Send help 🥲😅

Checking in on the IPG and Omnicom moms. How are you all holding up?

Sleep help! My 3 year old isn’t going to bed until 9:30 (sometimes 10!), still napping at daycare. What time do yours go to bed and do we have to drop the nap? On weekends he seems like he needs the n...

I go on mat leave soon and my company has given me such a hard time over the last few months, I’m strongly considering moving on to another company upon my return. Any companies I should keep an eye o...

Question. In interviews, should you NOT mention you are a mother. I’m getting mixed advice.

Omnicom Moms — what do the IPG moms need to know?

How did you tell your work/ direct reports you were pregnant? I’m having a really hard time with morning sickness and may need extra meeting coverage but feel weird about sharing the news via a teams ...

OMG OMD PHD , whats the maternity leave policy?

I’ve been back from maternity leave for almost two months and I’m currently working on my THIRD pitch. My body is breaking down and I feel like I’m running on empty. Help.

Anyone scared to travel oversees now, after hearing about this Boeing crash? I’m supposed to go to Cannes tomorrow and feeling incredibly anxious.

Any moms in the NYC area find a fee-only CFP they like? I need to know how much longer I have to work like this.

Do we just not get promoted when kids are little? Every time I feel like I’m about to be worthy, something happens on the home front that makes me feel like I’m taking 10 steps back.

Hey, I just came here to say that I’m done with advertising after 14 years. I got laid off again three years postpartum. It also happened when I was pregnant. Two lay offs within four years. The indus...

Hey mamas, I started a side project to process the return to work after mat leave + pumping. I hope it might resonate with some of you too, and I’d love to hear your stories and provide a place to ven...

Feel like I am paying the mom tax. Coming back from mat leave, I chose to work part time with reduced pay for work life balance. Now my work partner is say that the remainder of the year I should pick...