Here at Parents Pivot, we’re on a mission. We believe that taking care of family should never break a career, so we’re passionate about helping people who have paused their career to return to paid, meaningful work they love. In 2023, we had the joy and privilege of partnering with several moms who successfully returned to paid work after a career hiatus (one as long as 19 years!). We were thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments with them!
Parent Pivot’s THRIVE Like A Mother coaching group guides paused parents and gives them the tools they need to rediscover what fulfills them, clarify their direction, and job search with confidence. And our 1:1 coaching provides customized support with career transitions. Both options have helped many paused parents and parents navigating career transitions find (and land!) the job of their dreams.
The women below are just a few of the Parents Pivot clients who either graduated from THRIVE or worked with us 1:1, and who successfully secured a job in 2023 after completing coaching. Join me in congratulating them and cheering them on in their newest endeavors!
Return To Work Success Stories: THRIVE Graduates & Coaching Clients
Congratulations to Dr. Anna Marie Campbell, Ph.D., who returned to paid work as her own boss after a 4 year career pause! Reach out to her if you are a small or mid-sized non-profit in need of a grant writer to help you thrive in today’s competitive funding market.
We are so excited for Anna Marie! She came to Parents Pivot uncertain about what she wanted to do, unclear about how to navigate the job search process, and unsure about how to leverage her experience, and look at her now. Bravo, Anna Marie!
Hear directly from Anna Marie in a Parents Pivot Masterclass where she shared her story – watch the Masterclass on-demand now.
After pausing her career to care for her son during the pandemic, Teresa secured a job as a project manager specialist after participating in the Spring 2023 cohort of THRIVE. Teresa was also featured in our Parents Pivot Masterclass. Be sure to watch and hear from this return-to-work successful momma! Best of luck, Teresa!
Congratulations to Monica Heather Martin on returning to paid work!
Monica was a THRIVE participant and returned to paid work for CenterPoint Energy as a customer service representative after a 19 year career pause.
Congratulations, Alice H! After a 2.5 year career pause, she graduated from THRIVE and landed a job at IES Holdings, Inc. as Treasury Manager. Here’s what she said about her THRIVE experience:
“I joined THRIVE because I wanted additional support in my job search. I also needed accountability as well as support, doing this with other moms who have been out of the workforce for a while…I am so glad I decided to invest in myself. The program was wonderful in many aspects: having the understanding of other moms in similar situations, a wonderful coach who was insightful as she was encouraging and supportive, as well as the course material to arm you with the right tools and mindset.”
A graduate of the summer THRIVE program, Keary returned to paid work as a marketing manager for Pediatric Home Service. They are so lucky to have her, and we know she will bring tremendous value to her team. Congratulations, Keary!
After a year of retraining and upskilling, Laura has embarked on a new career journey by joining the team at NorthWinds Technology Solutions as Client Success Manager for Delta Dental of Illinois. We can't wait to see how she brings her skills and passions to this next chapter of her life.
On LinkedIn, she shared some incredible nuggets of wisdom that she’s learned over the past year:
Today I'd like to share a few thoughts and pieces of advice for all of my fellow job seekers (and especially returners):
“Take advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow. Whether it's technical or soft skills, every challenge you pursue gets you one step closer to your ultimate goal!
Build your network. Be honest and vulnerable. Nurture your relationships with your "support team." Create content. Share learning. Send personal messages. Reach out. Ask for referrals - they work!
Patience and perseverance are key. Don't be afraid of rejection. The current job market is brutal, especially in tech. You're going to get rejections. But the right position will eventually come along, and when it does, you'll be ready! I am actually grateful for all of the "no thank you" responses because I ended up with the PERFECT opportunity instead of just AN opportunity.”
Congratulations to Zankhna who was in our Fall 2023 THRIVE group coaching cohort and returned to paid work a month and a half after joining THRIVE!
Leveraging her volunteer experience in her unpaid work, experience as an entrepreneur and her Project Management Certificate, Zankhna will be returning to paid work as an administrative assistant role with a company that values her skills and experience.
She appreciated participating in the THRIVE program which helped her confidently convey her skills to her employer on her resume and in her interviews.
We are so excited to celebrate all of these returners getting back to paid work!
Want Your Own Return to Work Success Story?
If you’ve been considering a return to paid work but are overwhelmed by it all, you are not alone! Many paused parents have faced the same struggles of not knowing what they want to do, worrying they’ve been out of the job market too long, or feeling intimidated by the job search process. (Or all three!) The good news is, it doesn’t have to be as hard as you think! Parents Pivot is here to help you through the return-to-work transition, whether that means warming back up to your old industry or discovering meaningful work elsewhere. Explore our parents' roadmap to see all the many ways we can partner with you to find your best fit.
While you’re there, be sure to sign-up to get your FREE “3 Must-Haves for Returning to Paid Work After a Career Pause” master class video. You’ll gain valuable insights about the current landscape for returning to paid work, work through some of the most common struggles returners face, hear from someone who successfully returned to paid work after a career pause, and discover the three things you must have for a successful return to paid work.
And don’t leave the Parents Pivot website without checking out these Words of Returner Wisdom! The women in this blog post share their experiences returning to paid work after a career pause and what they learned from the process. It’s a goldmine of advice for anyone seeking to write their own return to work success story.
