Returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise children | Work It Podcast

For many parents - especially mothers - returning to the workforce means navigating self-doubt, changing workplace expectations and the challenge of balancing work with caregiving responsibilities.  Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Celia Au, a mother of two who left her job for five years to care for her children, one of whom was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She talks about the realities of job hunting after a long absence and why supportive managers can make all the difference. Highlights: 02:29 Motherhood's impact on her career 05:45 Son's autism and ADHD diagnosis 10:37 Job hunting after 5 years away from the workforce 12:35 Learning AI and new skills 13:36 Challenges of returning to work 15:28 Paternity vs maternity leave 18:53 What employers need to change 20:51 Advice for those planning to return to work 23:00 Ask Work It: Are you facing burnout or just in the wrong job? Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms:   / channelnewsasia     / channelnewsasia     / channelnewsasia