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May 1st marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is a reminder that while progress has been made in access to mental health resources and education, the conversation around mental health isn’t at all where it needs to be. It is a nuanced, and often uncomfortable topic, that continues to be easier to avoid than address.
Especially in the mortgage industry, where the pace is relentless and the pressure to perform is constant, building a career is already extremely demanding. Now layer in the realities that many women face outside of work such as being the default caretaker, managing the mental load at home and carrying additional responsibilities that don’t pause when the workday starts. The weight of it all adds up quickly and for many it becomes crushing.
Take something like pregnancy and the transition into postpartum, something I became intimately familiar with last year. On paper, there were work provided benefits, policies in place and touted support systems. In reality, I felt like navigating those benefits and policies was another full-time job. It was constantly decoding what was and wasn’t covered, advocating for what I needed, managing timelines, and doing all of this while preparing for one of the biggest transitions in my life. At the same time, I was ensuring my team was set up for success during my extended leave and continuing to manage the demands of my job.
Then there was also this pressure of what comes next. What would returning to work look like? Stepping back into a high stress, high performing role as the CMO of RCN Capital wasn’t simply “getting back into the swing of things.” It felt like a full overhaul of my identity, my capacity at work and ultimately my own expectations of myself. There were no work policies or instructions for that, and it certainly didn’t feel like there was a space to figure it out openly.
I don’t bring this up because my experience is unique. I bring this up because my experience likely mirrors the experiences of so many other women in this industry and it’s just not talked about enough. Awareness can be a starting point; however, it is not the ultimate solution.
That is why the Mortgage Women’s Council is launching a new series called Workplace Support which will tackle many of the issues that women navigate while trying to balance their careers and personal lives. As an industry, we need to acknowledge the very real, everyday pressures that happen behind the scenes, for our colleagues, our team members and maybe even ourselves. It’s time that we create more space for honest conversations, propose solutions that allow us to rethink how we are supporting those individuals that are carrying that weight every day.
🧠 May 20: Unfiltered Women: Staying True to Yourself Through Every Season
🧠 July 1: Unfiltered Women: When You’re The One Everyone Depends On
🧠 August 26: The Juggle Is Real: Balancing Career And The People Who Depend On You
May 1st marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is a reminder that while progress has been made in access to mental health resources and education, the conversation around mental health isn’t at all where it needs to be. It is a nuanced, and often uncomfortable topic, that continues to be easier to avoid than address.
Especially in the mortgage industry, where the pace is relentless and the pressure to perform is constant, building a career is already extremely demanding. Now layer in the realities that many women face outside of work such as being the default caretaker, managing the mental load at home and carrying additional responsibilities that don’t pause when the workday starts. The weight of it all adds up quickly and for many it becomes crushing.
Take something like pregnancy and the transition into postpartum, something I became intimately familiar with last year. On paper, there were work provided benefits, policies in place and touted support systems. In reality, I felt like navigating those benefits and policies was another full-time job. It was constantly decoding what was and wasn’t covered, advocating for what I needed, managing timelines, and doing all of this while preparing for one of the biggest transitions in my life. At the same time, I was ensuring my team was set up for success during my extended leave and continuing to manage the demands of my job.
Then there was also this pressure of what comes next. What would returning to work look like? Stepping back into a high stress, high performing role as the CMO of RCN Capital wasn’t simply “getting back into the swing of things.” It felt like a full overhaul of my identity, my capacity at work and ultimately my own expectations of myself. There were no work policies or instructions for that, and it certainly didn’t feel like there was a space to figure it out openly.
I don’t bring this up because my experience is unique. I bring this up because my experience likely mirrors the experiences of so many other women in this industry and it’s just not talked about enough. Awareness can be a starting point; however, it is not the ultimate solution.
That is why the Mortgage Women’s Council is launching a new series called Workplace Support which will tackle many of the issues that women navigate while trying to balance their careers and personal lives. As an industry, we need to acknowledge the very real, everyday pressures that happen behind the scenes, for our colleagues, our team members and maybe even ourselves. It’s time that we create more space for honest conversations, propose solutions that allow us to rethink how we are supporting those individuals that are carrying that weight every day.
🧠 May 20: Unfiltered Women: Staying True to Yourself Through Every Season
🧠 July 1: Unfiltered Women: When You’re The One Everyone Depends On
🧠 August 26: The Juggle Is Real: Balancing Career And The People Who Depend On You
May 1st marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is a reminder that while progress has been made in access to mental health resources and education, the conversation around mental health isn’t at all where it needs to be. It is a nuanced, and often uncomfortable topic, that continues to be easier to avoid than address.
Especially in the mortgage industry, where the pace is relentless and the pressure to perform is constant, building a career is already extremely demanding. Now layer in the realities that many women face outside of work such as being the default caretaker, managing the mental load at home and carrying additional responsibilities that don’t pause when the workday starts. The weight of it all adds up quickly and for many it becomes crushing.
Take something like pregnancy and the transition into postpartum, something I became intimately familiar with last year. On paper, there were work provided benefits, policies in place and touted support systems. In reality, I felt like navigating those benefits and policies was another full-time job. It was constantly decoding what was and wasn’t covered, advocating for what I needed, managing timelines, and doing all of this while preparing for one of the biggest transitions in my life. At the same time, I was ensuring my team was set up for success during my extended leave and continuing to manage the demands of my job.
Then there was also this pressure of what comes next. What would returning to work look like? Stepping back into a high stress, high performing role as the CMO of RCN Capital wasn’t simply “getting back into the swing of things.” It felt like a full overhaul of my identity, my capacity at work and ultimately my own expectations of myself. There were no work policies or instructions for that, and it certainly didn’t feel like there was a space to figure it out openly.
I don’t bring this up because my experience is unique. I bring this up because my experience likely mirrors the experiences of so many other women in this industry and it’s just not talked about enough. Awareness can be a starting point; however, it is not the ultimate solution.
That is why the Mortgage Women’s Council is launching a new series called Workplace Support which will tackle many of the issues that women navigate while trying to balance their careers and personal lives. As an industry, we need to acknowledge the very real, everyday pressures that happen behind the scenes, for our colleagues, our team members and maybe even ourselves. It’s time that we create more space for honest conversations, propose solutions that allow us to rethink how we are supporting those individuals that are carrying that weight every day.
🧠 May 20: Unfiltered Women: Staying True to Yourself Through Every Season
🧠 July 1: Unfiltered Women: When You’re The One Everyone Depends On
🧠 August 26: The Juggle Is Real: Balancing Career And The People Who Depend On You
May 1st marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is a reminder that while progress has been made in access to mental health resources and education, the conversation around mental health isn’t at all where it needs to be. It is a nuanced, and often uncomfortable topic, that continues to be easier to avoid than address.
Especially in the mortgage industry, where the pace is relentless and the pressure to perform is constant, building a career is already extremely demanding. Now layer in the realities that many women face outside of work such as being the default caretaker, managing the mental load at home and carrying additional responsibilities that don’t pause when the workday starts. The weight of it all adds up quickly and for many it becomes crushing.
Take something like pregnancy and the transition into postpartum, something I became intimately familiar with last year. On paper, there were work provided benefits, policies in place and touted support systems. In reality, I felt like navigating those benefits and policies was another full-time job. It was constantly decoding what was and wasn’t covered, advocating for what I needed, managing timelines, and doing all of this while preparing for one of the biggest transitions in my life. At the same time, I was ensuring my team was set up for success during my extended leave and continuing to manage the demands of my job.
Then there was also this pressure of what comes next. What would returning to work look like? Stepping back into a high stress, high performing role as the CMO of RCN Capital wasn’t simply “getting back into the swing of things.” It felt like a full overhaul of my identity, my capacity at work and ultimately my own expectations of myself. There were no work policies or instructions for that, and it certainly didn’t feel like there was a space to figure it out openly.
I don’t bring this up because my experience is unique. I bring this up because my experience likely mirrors the experiences of so many other women in this industry and it’s just not talked about enough. Awareness can be a starting point; however, it is not the ultimate solution.
That is why the Mortgage Women’s Council is launching a new series called Workplace Support which will tackle many of the issues that women navigate while trying to balance their careers and personal lives. As an industry, we need to acknowledge the very real, everyday pressures that happen behind the scenes, for our colleagues, our team members and maybe even ourselves. It’s time that we create more space for honest conversations, propose solutions that allow us to rethink how we are supporting those individuals that are carrying that weight every day.
🧠 May 20: Unfiltered Women: Staying True to Yourself Through Every Season
🧠 July 1: Unfiltered Women: When You’re The One Everyone Depends On
🧠 August 26: The Juggle Is Real: Balancing Career And The People Who Depend On You
MaxClass is a woman-owned company, and we're offering MWLC members 65% off your continuing education when you use our code WOMENWIN.
MaxClass is a woman-owned company, and we're offering MWLC members 65% off your continuing education. Become a member for our unique code.
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MaxClass is a woman-owned company, and we're offering MWLC members 65% off your continuing education when you use our code WOMENWIN.
MaxClass is a woman-owned company, and we're offering MWLC members 65% off your continuing education. Become a member for our unique code.
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