The Power Pause

How to Plan a Career Break After Kids--and Come Back Stronger Than Ever

De: Neha Ruch

Narrado por: Neha Ruch

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!

A paradigm-shifting guide to career breaks after kids that rebrands stay-at-home parenthood for a new generation of women and families.

"So, what do you do?"

When Neha Ruch had to answer this seemingly innocent question for the first time after leaving her corporate job to care for her infant son, she drew a shameful blank. She couldn’t find the words to describe this new stage of life she’d just embarked on. She wasn’t a 1950s June Cleaver type, nor was she one of today’s updated stereotypes. (Craft Project Mom? Exhausted-in-Sweatpants Mom?) How, then, was she to navigate this identity shift?

Frustrated, Ruch embarked on a mission to rebrand the stay-at-home mother for a new generation of women who don’t want to leave their ambition behind just because they decide to pause or change their careers post-kids. Her online community has become the leading voice and resource for women navigating this transition, and in her first book, The Power Pause, Ruch addresses all the questions women face at this inflection point: Can I afford to pause? Who am I without my career identity? How do I find meaning in the role? And can I ever transition back to paid work?

With expert advice and diverse stories of stay-at-home mothers who buck every stereotype, as well as interactive exercises to help the reader plot a course for the long term, The Power Pause is an essential handbook for a new generation of caregivers.

Inspiring, thought-provoking

I truly loved every minute of this audio book! Listening to (and taking notes on) Neha’s approach as I contemplate this move has been the extra push I needed to consider pausing as a true possibility for me and for our family. Not to mention how easy her voice is to listen to! Thank you!!

Being heard as a Modern Mother

Amazingly written experience of the modern dilemma for mothers. Thank you for so eloquently sharing your experience for I was able to relate to many parts.

A true “how to”

Found this audio to be helpful. I wish it came with the associated worksheets for the exercises discussed within so one could revisit. Well organized and researched!

Súper útil

Me encantó escucharlo en esta etapa donde estoy por vivir un cambio total y enfocarme un tiempo a mi maternidad y buscar a mi tercer bebé

Relatable journey of balancing ambition and motherhood

Thank you for publishing this book right when I needed it most! I’ve worked in some capacity for 32 years and found myself evaluating a career pause to care for our household of three children (3, 5 & 8). This book has helped give me the confidence to own that decision and hopefully emerge stronger on the other side. I particularly enjoyed the tips and “homework” to keep me accountable.

Life Changing Read

As a mother that has recently taken a step back from work to focus on my kids and myself, I needed this book and I’m so thankful I stumbled across it. I had been struggling with my mental health and an identity crisis and this really helped me to reframe the narrative in my head and take pride in the decision. Thank you Neha for writing this incredible book! It can help so many mothers!

Mostly intuitive, some new gems

I really wanted to like this book but it didn't offer much beyond what most moms probably already have figured out by the time they're a few years in. For reference I've been a working mom for a few years and when you're expected to go back to work right after mat leave you tend to have your ducks lined up.
I was impressed by the overall comprehensiveness of the book, though. Might be useful for pregnant ladies who have no idea where to start or look for childcare or how to broach a resignation.
I was really looking forward to the section about rejoining the workforce but there really wasn't a lot of solid advice or novel approaches offered.
The book felt more like a summary of all the reddit discussions that already exist on each step of the motherhood journey, sifted through to weed out the outlandish advice. Meh...

Insightful - Practical - Simple Great

The pace was a bit monotone but the content is well worth it! Neha give some very helpful tips, advice and guidance in an empowering way. The book is thoughtful and truly very helpful! Gives guidance not only on career pause but also personal finance, friendship and self development. The book was much more than I expected

Perfect timing!

This book came out during my extended maternity leave, and I’m so filled with ideas about how to move forward with work. I have a feeling I’m going to come back to this book again and again as I navigate the transition to more flexible work. I’m grateful to the author for sharing her story and the information presented here.

If you want anyone else to respect, honor and to value your choice to stay home, it begins with you.

This is a must gift book for any pregnant woman you know. It doesn’t matter if you choose to stay home or not, it’s a must read. I love that I can take aspects of the power pause and infuse it into my working life. I also love the part about funding 401k’s and how women need to prioritize their futures as well as their present day life. This book empowers mothers to go in eyes wide open and to value their contribution!🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻