Returning To Work After Childbirth Gifts

Still having problems finding day care?'

"The best thing about this company is their generous "family be here' policy."

'William, I've decided to go back to work so I can get a little rest during the day.'

"Guys, can you use your Mommy-doesn't-want-to-know-I-exist voices?"

"We've decided your suggestion to have a day care center here at work has merit."

"Oh, Mrs. Horris, he just said his first words..!"

Balancing work and family

"I'm learning to live with existence."

'Your CV says in your last job you were responsible for...'

"How do we break it to them that work-from-home ends next week?"

'She's determined to combine a family and a career!'

Hand sanitizer

'How soon can I return to work? About fifteen minutes ago.'

"First day back at work. Don't forget to get some office stationery."

"I'm so happy to be back in the workforce I'll never complain out loud again about Mondays."

"I take it this is your first interview since the start of lockdown?"

The Working Mum

'Going back to work now that the kids are grown is one thing, Martha. Mounting a hostile takeover bid of my company is another!'

"Now, Mrs. Stevens, go to work, relax, and leave the social engineering to us."

'I will never cease to be amazed at how deftly she balances the demands of career and family.'

"I'm back. My family didn't want to spend more time with me."

"You're on 'Ask Sadie.' What's your problem?!" "I want to go back to work." "But my son is still so young. I'd have to send him to preschool or day care. And then most of my salary would go to pay for that. So what should I do?" "You should do what we did in my day: Have six more kids and then let them all fend for themselves!" "If your eldest isn't a strong leader, it may get a little 'Lord of the Flies'-ish, but that builds character!" "...in the survivors."

"If someone hugs me my first day back, I'm going to just break into pieces."

'Mat leave's almost up...time for you to hunt.'

Mother racing to work for a company with day care and a health club.

'Still having problems finding day care?'

"We're not doing virtual meetings anymore, Stu."

'It's OK to take your work home with you. It's not OK to bring your home to work with you.'

'Good to see you back at work.'

'Of course I put the children first! Look how much I pay their nanny.'

"Good morning, Mother! We made you a desk salad."

Working mother

"But first let's all congratulate Ted on his return to work."

"What do you think you're doing? You play with me every day for 15 months, and out of the blue, you're going to work?!"

The boss and her baby