How do you manage your finances when you’re on maternity leave and considering returning to work? Jo Lawrence, also known as The Mum Mentor, is here to help you with practical advice and handy hints in this interesting workshop.
Jo begins by telling Elizabeth Willetts about her experiences returning to work after maternity leave and the wrench she felt when she put her first child in childcare. She explains her role as a career coach for women and talks about the common questions she gets from mums on maternity leave who are often just beginning to explore transitioning to part-time work. Jo walks Elizabeth through the various scenarios that mums face and the factors they must consider if they decide to go part-time.
Later in the workshop, Jo provides a list of resources for finding out about the average cost of childcare in the UK and your rights to childcare funding. She also outlines the benefits of part-time work for mums and how the workplace is gradually becoming more accommodating of working mothers.
If you enjoyed this workshop on managing your finances during maternity leave, you can contact Jo via the links below. You can also hear Jo discuss the six ways companies can prevent talent leaks following parental leave in a further LinkedIn Live here.
Follow Elizabeth Willets on LinkedIn to see more of her workshops tackling the common issues working mothers face.
Timestamps
[1:08] Jo Lawrence introduces herself and her career as a nurturing career coach
[3:10] Jo’s two experiences of returning to work after maternity leave
[5:50] What mums ask Jo
[7:05] Jo and Elizabeth discuss the difficulty of saving money for maternity leave
[9:27] The mum money mindset issue
[13:40] What to consider if you’re thinking about going part-time
[15:00] What happens to your funded childcare hours if you go part-time?
[17:16] A tip from Jo: Look into your childcare options as soon as possible and track your expenses during maternity leave
[20:55] A question from viewer Peta: Do you recommend full-time work over part-time work for mums after maternity leave?
[23:05] Elizabeth’s positive experience of taking a career break
[24:45] Women requesting part-time work can help workplaces evolve
[26:19] The mindset you need to develop around returning to work
[27:03] Where to go to find out more about Jo
Links and Resources
jo@themummentor.com
Investing in Women flexible working recruitment site and job board
Investing in Women on Instagram
Investing in Women on LinkedIn
Investing in Women on Facebook
Investing in Women on Pinterest
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