Oh parenthood! It’s a whole new world that no manual can truly capture the essence and make you feel prepared. You will only experience the reality of it when you are in it. 😅
Heyo - we're back from a short break with a kopi chat. Come sit down with us in your singlets and FBTs, and your favourite kopi/teh. This episode is part 1 of 2 of our casual design life update focusing on being a parent AND a designer! (stress)
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Timestamp:
(00:00) Hello!
(04:40) Becoming a parent..once again
(06:50) Thoughts around employment and pregnant
(09:36) Experiencing life in seasons
(11:40) When should I take a break in the midst of trying?
(13:30) Being more than your job as a Designer
(18:02) Reality of being a working designer parent
(21:19) Managing design work and parent work
(23:40) Anti-parents co-workers? :(
(24:32) Stop over-explaining to colleagues
(27:33) Being tactful in sharing your design process
(28:37) Green & red flags of a family-friendly workplace
(32:00) Competitive advantage of a "designer x parent"
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