Yannick Merlet

Advice: Make sure you have a support network. Talk to your manager about the expectations during paternity leave and when you come back to work. Make sure you can manage your workload and have someone to share the workload with. Look up support networks for dads and ask questions. I found facebook groups useful as well to ask questions I also had support from fathers in my workplace, we would plan playdates while on paternity leave and when back at work.

Dad career highlight: I found the ability to lead the way and promote flexible working arrangements for fathers. Spend one on one time with your children and watch them grow. Show prospective fathers that it can be done.