In this episode, we chat with Max Lee, a Senior Software Engineer from the Bay Area, about his journey navigating parenthood while working in tech. Max, who has a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old, shares his insights on managing the challenges of having a newborn and a toddler during the pandemic. He reflects on the complexities of transitioning back to work and balancing responsibilities between engineering management and individual contributor roles during his leave. Max offers practical advice to new parents: leverage the abundant wisdom available and trust yourself to figure out the rest as you go.

Tune in to episode 69 to hear about Max's app, Wandrous, and how he decided to take a corporate career break!

Also, check out the Parental Leave panel discussion Max was a part of on episode 47!

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