Balance between being a parent and a working professional
I had given up my job as an in-house senior designer in a well-known multi-national corporation before becoming a full-time mum for 3 years, during which I worked for multiple marketing agencies as a freelancer on a regular basis. I’m now looking into returning to the workforce as my son is older and one of the afore-mentioned agencies wants to hire me as a full-time designer. It’s understandable that there will be compromise as I will need to care for my family after work. Should I take the offer? What’s your advice?
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Thorough research can ease doubts over career move
I have been working as a chief copywriter for an agency for the past five years. Although I’m happy enough in the job, I have recently been approached by an up-and-coming start-up company to fill a similar position with them. The company in question is quickly acquiring name recognition and is well capitalised. However, given the volatile nature of online companies and an uncertain business environment amid the ongoing US-China trade war, I am a little nervous about proceeding. What is your advice?
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