34: Kopi ☕️ Chat Pt.1: Challenges & superpowers as a designer & parent
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Oh parenthood! It’s a whole new world that no manual can truly capture the essence and make you feel prepared. You will only experience the reality of it when you are in it. 😅
Heyo - we're back from a short break with a kopi chat. Come sit down with us in your singlets and FBTs, and your favourite kopi/teh. This episode is part 1 of 2 of our casual design life update focusing on being a parent AND a designer! (stress)
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Timestamp:
(00:00 ) Hello!
(04:40 ) Becoming a parent..once again
(06:50 ) Thoughts around employment and pregnant
(09:36 ) Experiencing life in seasons
(11:40 ) When should I take a break in the midst of trying?
(13:30 ) Being more than your job as a Designer
(18:02 ) Reality of being a working designer parent
(21:19 ) Managing design work and parent work
(23:40 ) Anti-parents co-workers? :(
(24:32 ) Stop over-explaining to colleagues
(27:33 ) Being tactful in sharing your design process
(28:37 ) Green & red flags of a family-friendly workplace
(32:00 ) Competitive advantage of a "designer x parent"
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