Shruti Dhumak shares her journey of returning to work at Google after maternity leave
Returning to work was tough. Google had just announced a massive layoff, and she worried about losing her job. As a customer engineer, she knew her clients could easily get attached to someone else if she was replaced.
When she came back, she felt off her game. It was hard to focus, and she had moments of doubt. But she didn’t let that stop her. She worked hard to get back on track and even earned awards for her performance in 2024.
To make her transition smoother, she broke her leave into three parts. This way, she could stay visible at work. She also made sure to highlight her achievements and had open conversations with her manager about her challenges.
Building a network of supportive colleagues helped too. Shruti learned from other women in similar situations, and they shared their struggles and successes. She took everything one day at a time, focusing on what needed to be done without getting overwhelmed.
It’s been a journey, but Shruti is proud of how far she’s come since returning to work. She’s ready to share her story and inspire others in similar situations.
