It's high time we included "Mom" in our CV.

There are now companies that actively encourage mothers to include their time as parents in their resumes – and that's something we should all celebrate. Because let's be honest: the skills we develop as mothers in our daily lives are anything but a "break" from professional life. They are pure experience, responsibility, and growth.

Even before the pandemic, mothers across Europe were under enormous pressure. Many of us were juggling full-time jobs, housework, children, shopping, doctor's appointments, cooking, drying tears, and still trying to simply be ourselves in between. Fathers are much more involved today than before, and that's wonderful – but often the main burden still falls on us.

Then came the pandemic, and suddenly so many of us had to juggle everything at once: working from home, childcare, homeschooling, housework, all with hardly any sleep and a constant feeling of having to do justice to everyone. Many women had to give up or postpone their jobs, others somehow kept everything running – and that, frankly, was nothing short of superhuman.

Today, with many mothers returning to work, it's time to finally recognize this period for what it truly is: a school of life. During these years, we've learned to plan, prioritize, improvise, motivate, and lead—all with heart. We are organizational talents, crisis managers, team leaders, therapists, cooks, chauffeurs, and project managers all rolled into one. And all these skills are just as valuable in our professional lives as they are at home.

Despite this, many employers still struggle to recognize it. If a mother leaves work on time to be with her children, she's quickly perceived as less dedicated. If she opts for part-time work or needs flexible hours, it's sometimes seen as a disadvantage. But in reality, we mothers are probably the most efficient, resilient, and loyal people there are. We know how to prioritize, solve problems, and still manage to smile—even with cold coffee and spit on our shirts.

We are the managing directors of our small family business. We make sure everyone is happy, fed, safe, and loved – every single day. And we do it with a mix of love, chaos management, and a touch of magic that you can only truly understand if you've experienced it yourself.

Yes, it's high time the world recognized the strength, discipline, and heart that this role entails. "Mom" shouldn't be a gap in a resume, but a title to be proud of. Not despite being mothers, but because we are.

What do you think?
Should we finally accept "Mom" as a professional title? Feel free to write your thoughts in the comments – I'd love to read them. 💛