Dear Ready or Not: Is it worth staying in your job for mat leave?
Wed Feb 04 2026
Welcome to Dear Ready or Not, our weekly Q&A where you send us your questions on work, motherhood and everything in between, and we answer them honestly.
This week, you’re asking us:
Should you stick it out in a job you don’t love if you’re planning to have another baby.How to let go of perfectionism when you’re already stretched and thinking about another baby.And how to actually prepare for starting kindergarten, particularly when it comes to lunchboxes.
Got a question? Submit it anonymously here!
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homeofdome.com/ready-or-not/
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This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We Pay The Rent and you can too here.
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Welcome to Dear Ready or Not, our weekly Q&A where you send us your questions on work, motherhood and everything in between, and we answer them honestly. This week, you’re asking us: Should you stick it out in a job you don’t love if you’re planning to have another baby.How to let go of perfectionism when you’re already stretched and thinking about another baby.And how to actually prepare for starting kindergarten, particularly when it comes to lunchboxes. Got a question? Submit it anonymously here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.pod @laurentreweek_ @lucindamckimm_ And join us on DOME below! YEEHAW! homeofdome.com/ready-or-not/ — This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We Pay The Rent and you can too here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.