Navigating careers while expecting
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 familyReframing career decisions in the context of long-term growthHow to have it all, just not at onceThe value of wartime leadership experienceOvercoming job search anxiety–Referenced:Avoiding burnout for high achievers–Where to find Nikhyl:LinkedInTwitter/XThreads–Find The Skip:WebsiteSubstackYouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsTikTokDon'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: nikhyl@skip.community–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