Sanjay Arora
Q.I have been out of work for the past four years as I had taken a maternity break after my daughter’s birth. At that time, I was earning Rs 5 lakh per annum. I have now been applying at different job portals and am able to reach the interview stage. However, the salary that I am being offered is less than what I was making 4 years back. I believe by today’s standards my earnings should be Rs 8 lakh per year. Please advise how I should go about it.— Amanpreet kaur
A.Firstly, it is important get back on your feet to work. Getting up and going to work after childbirth is not an easy task. Also, no matter how well you prepare, taking a break of more than one year means there will be changes. When you return to work, be ready to take on a few challenges before you settle back in. Another factor that might have changed, especially if you return from a maternity break, is your schedule. You might want to spend fewer hours at the office, and more at home with your child. If your job allows it, flexi-hours and working from home can come in very handy in such a situation. You can do the following before you take up an assignment anywhere:
It is about getting your feet in the door with an organisation that supports flexibility and growth. Salary would follow soon, right now getting back on track and gaining self-confidence is the key.
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