As companies push for return-to-office mandates, many working parents, particularly mothers in tech, face challenges balancing job and family responsibilities. While remote work during the pandemic helped many manage this balance, some have found the return to office life disruptive. Personal accounts reveal mixed feelings: while some appreciate increased productivity and collaboration, others experience conflicts between workplace expectations and parenting demands. Overall, the transition highlights ongoing struggles to balance professional and caregiving roles amid evolving workplace dynamics.
The return-to-office push has been disruptive, citing diminished productivity and misalignment between workplace demands and the realities of modern parenthood.
I find being back in the office helpful. I'm more productive working in the office since I can connect with my colleagues casually and resolve issues faster face to face.
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