From PTA to PRDs: How I Came Back to Work After My Break
It’s been a while since I wrote here. Life, motherhood, and a whole career pivot took over—and honestly, I didn’t have the time or headspace to blog. But I’m restarting now, because I have stories to tell. About career comebacks, parenting, tech, AI, identity, and everything in between. This is where I begin again—with a story that’s close to my heart. From PTA to PRDs: How I Came Back to Work After My Break There was a time in my life when I wasn’t “Gayathri.” I was just “Rishi’s mom.” Or “someone’s wife.” And while being “Rishi-Sam’s mom” is hands down the best thing that ever happened to me, I couldn’t help but feel like I was losing myself. I missed being “Gayathri”—the person with ideas, opinions, and a career. The one who contributed to society beyond playdates and packed lunches. This is the story of how I found my way back. From pumping milk in an office closet to pushing PRDs and solving Leetcode problems—I came full circle. And if you’re someone standing on the edge of a simi...
