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Work It Podcast - Returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise children

34:00 Min

For many parents - especially mothers - returning to the workforce means navigating self-doubt, changing workplace expectations and the challenge of balancing work with caregiving responsibilities.

Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Celia Au, a mother of two who left her job for five years to care for her children, one of whom was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She talks about the realities of job hunting after a long absence and why supportive managers can make all the difference.

Work It Podcast

Work It Podcast - Returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise children

08 Jun 2026 08:04am

For many parents - especially mothers - returning to the workforce means navigating self-doubt, changing workplace expectations and the challenge of balancing work with caregiving responsibilities.

Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Celia Au, a mother of two who left her job for five years to care for her children, one of whom was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She talks about the realities of job hunting after a long absence and why supportive managers can make all the difference.

Work It Podcast

About the show:

Career tips and advice with Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan. Looking for a job or trying to nail it at your current one? We help you navigate through your workplace issues. 

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