No matter how much you strive to keep your professional life separate from your home life, they inevitably intertwine like the tides. When I returned to work last year, determined to embrace my inner career woman, I underestimated how years of being a full-time mom had shaped my identity. You can distance a mom from her home, but the maternal instincts remain. Here’s a light-hearted look at the telltale signs that you’re the mom in the workplace:
- You grab a random piece of paper for note-taking during a meeting, only to discover it’s a notice about lice and chicken pox from your child’s school. “Is that what you’re writing on? OH NO! Is anyone else feeling itchy?!”
- You use a pen topped with a wild-haired troll as an eraser—not as a quirky statement—but because it’s the only working pen in your bag. I’ve resorted to crayons, scented markers, and #2 pencils. Why do kids beg for the troll pen but stick to my black Bic?
- You accidentally call your team your kids.
- When a coworker is upset, you find yourself employing your best toddler crisis management techniques. “Shhh, let’s step over here and have a little snack. Are you feeling better now? That’s a good friend!”
- In the heat of frustration, you mix up names, trying to remember who you’re speaking to—cycling through your own kids’, pets’, and even cartoon characters’ names. “Billy, Sandy, Dora, Peter Rabbit—whatever your name is, don’t forget your notebook!”
- You can’t help but feel a touch of gratitude when your colleagues come in looking hungover from their late-night antics because you were tired of being the only one at the office with bags under your eyes. (Our little ones will sleep through the night eventually, right? RIGHT?!)
- You often find yourself staying late in the office—it’s the only place you can experience some peace and quiet. Thank you, daycare, for staying open until 6 PM!
- On that note, you actually look forward to Mondays, as they offer a chance to escape to a place where silence reigns.
- While others discuss last night’s TV shows, you’re the one who chimes in with “Nick Jr.”
- When management needs a last-minute project completed, you’re the first choice. After managing two kids, two schools, and a whirlwind of activities, how hard can a work project be?
Perhaps being the office mom has its perks after all.
If you’re interested in topics like home insemination and more, check out our guide on the at-home insemination kit for helpful resources. For those looking to boost their chances of conception, fertility supplements can also be beneficial. Additionally, for an excellent overview of donor insemination, visit this resource.
In summary, being the mom in the office means navigating the hilarious overlaps of work and motherhood, turning everyday challenges into humorous anecdotes.
Keyphrase: office mom humor
Tags: [“home insemination kit” “home insemination syringe” “self insemination”]