"In a clip on TikTok, mom of two Jessica, who did not share her full name, films herself during a Teams work call with her 8-month-old baby sitting on her lap. The recording shows her coworkers reacting not with judgment or dismay, but with delight. When one of Jessica's colleagues noticed her baby, they asked if she could lift her head up so they could see "that little cutie" properly."
"Jessica, who is a project manager for a publishing and advertising company, explained that the video was a response to months of online skepticism. "I've posted before about working from home with kids, and over the course of a few months, I've gotten DMs [direct messages] and comments that say I will eventually get fired," the 31-year-old told Newsweek. "Especially once my boss or coworkers find out.""
"Generally, Jessica tries not to have her children in meetings ("it's always a distraction") but she knew the reaction from her coworkers would be positive. "My colleagues have seen both my kids grow up," she said. "[They] love babies and always want me to show them off. I just love having supportive coworkers who also enjoy seeing my kids and me be a mom.""
Jessica, a mother of two and project manager, appeared on a Teams call with her 8-month-old baby on her lap while working from home. Coworkers reacted with delight and asked to see the baby, reflecting supportive workplace responses. Jessica posted the clip in response to months of online skepticism and messages claiming she might be fired once coworkers or her boss discovered she juggles meetings and motherhood. She and her husband coordinate meetings while both working from home. Remote work increased between 2019 and 2021, with women comprising much of the growth. Jessica generally avoids bringing children into meetings due to distraction.
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