When you just go on maternity leave, it may seem that you will have infinitely much time alone with your child. But these weeks and months of vacation end too quickly. You will not even have time to look around how you need to go back to work again, and this is often fraught with certain difficulties. How not to stay on the "bench"?
Get ready for work
If you know the exact date you went to work, start preparing for it in advance. A sharp switch from having a child to a working time pressure can turn into a disaster. Most likely, this will cause stress and a lot of excitement. Therefore, carry out preparatory work: adjust the schedule, resume communication with colleagues and find out what has changed in the affairs of the company during your absence.
Find out everything you need
Before leaving the decree, contact your supervisor, manager, or human resources department. Employees will be able to tell you the best date to go to work, as well as useful information on how to quickly return to routine duties.
Plan your return date in advance
It is best to visit the office for the first time at the end of the week. Resist the temptation to go to work on Monday - it's a terrible idea. The beginning of the week is usually the most difficult, in addition, five working days without a break can be difficult for you. But if you come back on Thursday or Friday, you can solve all the problems with the schedule, child care and other urgent matters on the weekend.
Talk to your boss.
If the personnel department has not yet done so, inform your boss about when you will leave the decree. The best way to do this is through email.
Schedule a personal meeting
If you have the opportunity, make an appointment with your manager or colleagues a few weeks before returning to work. This will give you the opportunity to catch up, learn about new projects and tune in to the right wave.
If you could not meet with colleagues in advance, do not forget to chat with them at work. After all, in the months or years you spent on maternity leave, a lot could change.
Make sure you and your family are ready to return
Before you return to your working rhythm, you need to make sure that everything at home is ready for this. This means an established schedule, the presence of a proven nanny and a backup person who can become a contact person in an emergency. Organization is crucial, so be sure to give it enough time.
Check your wardrobe
How far are your office suits hidden? It is time to remove them and clean them properly. Try them on and make sure they are still suitable for you. Maternity changes the woman’s body, it’s natural, but it’s important to find out in time that you need new clothes.
Trial run
Get ready for the new daily routine: set an alarm in the morning, leave the baby nanny and go for a walk. So you will understand how much time you will need at the office fees. Preparing for a working day with a child always takes more time, because you will need to collect all the necessary things, play with the baby and say goodbye to him. A trial run will give you time to solve any problems associated with caring for a child and get used to the new routine.
Think "Plan B"
Someday (most likely, it will be a day with an important meeting or meeting) your baby will get sick and will need you. Get ready for this in advance.Make a list of several people close to you who can replace you for the duration of your illness or become emergency contacts for the nanny. Develop a strategy for doctor visits, hospital admissions, and other activities that may require you to leave your job unexpectedly.