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Returning to STEM
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3.3 Childcare and other caring responsibilities

Figure 6 Childcare

The following section is particularly relevant to those of you who are parents or carers. However, it is helpful for anyone returning to work to be aware of the issues described.

Finding suitable childcare can be one of the most difficult and stressful aspects of returning to work. If you need to arrange childcare in order to return to work, you will need to do some research to find the best option for you.

Now listen to Carolein, Verena, Azu and Simone talking about the childcare arrangements they made for their return to work and the rationale for their decisions.

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