“I Was Made Redundant Whilst Pregnant and Thought My Career as a Lawyer Was Over. It Ended Up Being the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me!”

A career in law is a dream for many, but it’s not always easy. Once you’ve got through fierce competition at University, you still have to fight for a training contract, and then you might find yourself working long hours to keep up with the demand. On this episode of the Work It Like A Mum podcast, Elizabeth talks to a lawyer who made it to the top and is paving the way for others beneath her to have more opportunities and a better work-life balance.Jas tells Elizabeth how she qualified in law and what the early years of her career were like. She gives an insight into a tough time when she was made redundant early in her second pregnancy and how she managed to bounce back and relaunch her law career. Jas and Elizabeth then get into an interesting discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of working from home, and Jas describes her working life now in a company that genuinely values employee flexibility and autonomy. You’ll also learn some tips on work-life balance from a home office pro who’s been working from home since 2014!Stay tuned to the end to find out about the career opportunities available at Harper James, and don’t forget to subscribe to the Work It Like a Mum podcast to hear more great interviews with happy, successful working mums.Show LinksJas Bhogal on LinkedInHarper JamesCareers at Harper JamesFor more information about the podcast’s sponsor, please visit:Henderson RoweSend your CV and cover note to: [email protected] in WomenInvesting in Women on LinkedInSupport the showSign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode!Follow us on Instagram.Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here. And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!