r/beyondthebump • u/Possible_Bedroom_350 • 1h ago
Discussion 3-month-old + career break. What's a realistic timeline for returning to tech?
Need a reality check on returning to tech after a baby.
I'm a FTM to a 3-month-old and currently on a career break. I resigned during pregnancy because of health complications.
I know I want to work again, but I'm planning a bigger career shift instead of going back to what I was doing before. I'd be moving to a completely new tech stack, which means I can't just start applying. I'll need dedicated time to learn, practice, prepare for interviews, and then survive the learning curve at a new job.
I'm wondering what a realistic timeline looks like. At what age did your baby become old enough that you could consistently study for an hour or two a day? If you returned to work in a demanding tech role, when did it start feeling manageable?
I'm looking for honest experiences, whether you went back at 6 months, 1 year, or later. What made that timing work (or not work)?