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How a Stay-at-Home Parent Returned as a UX Researcher
After a six-year gap caring for her twins, Maya Chen returned to work as a UX researcher at a mid-sized tech firm. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the specific strategies Maya used to bridge her gap: how she translated parenting skills into research skills, built a portfolio from scratch with volunteer projects, and negotiated a flexible schedule that worked for both her and her employer. They also discuss the broader trend of companies increasingly valuing the empathy and resilience that come from caregiving experience. If you're a parent considering a return to the…
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