While being a stay-at-home parent isn’t always a walk in the park, it’s a significant departure from the typical lifestyle of a working professional. Eventually, the day will come for most stay-at-home parents when they reenter the workforce, which can be especially daunting for those who were once high-level executives but haven’t been employed for some time.
It’s good to prepare to rejoin the workforce rather than diving back in too quickly. Below, 15 professionals from Forbes Coaches Council share the recommendations and pieces of advice they would give their clients to ensure a smooth, successful and less stressful reentry into professional life.
15. Give Yourself Grace
Give yourself the grace and space to feel uncomfortable. And then remember all of the other changes that you have successfully managed through before. Think about how you navigated change before, the skills you used and how you were successful. – Kristy Busija, Next Conversation Coaching, LLC