In this short and sharp "peacast" episode of The Skip, I share insights from a conversation with a pregnant Product Executive facing a career dilemma. She was convinced she needed to leave her current company, but while searching for a job, she got pregnant. And now she's been offered a new role at her company due to a reorganization. We discuss her options: accept the role, take a less senior role post-maternity leave, or seek opportunities elsewhere.

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We also discuss:

Maximizing career potential without sacrificing family
Reframing career decisions in the context of long-term growth
How to have it all, just not at once
The value of wartime leadership experience
Overcoming job search anxiety

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Referenced:

Avoiding burnout for high achievers

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Timestamps

(00:07) Applying my career framework to the caller’s case

(02:13) Caller context

(02:52) Why one option is a “no-brainer”

(03:58) The value of wartime leadership experience

(07:43) Why you won’t regret choosing family > career

(09:53) The wisdom in “playing it safe”

(11:11) Key takeaways

(11:44) How to get in touch

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