Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of Motherhood in the Games Industry
summary
Panelists report concrete wins and recurring failures: studios that hire enough staff and end crunch keep parents; flexible hours, hybrid work and paid parental leave make returns possible; on-site private lactation room and a fridge slot stop humiliating logistics. Suggestions include paternity leave parity, visible maternity policies, mentoring and clear progression pathways, targeted grants and super top-ups to close the retirement gap, and chunked or shared leave arrangements that let parents stay attached to projects like Memento while caregiving.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Welcome
- 6:47Pregnancy challenges
- 11:45Returning after leave
- 18:14Stigma faced
- 22:05Flexible work
- 25:40Traveling as a mom
- 27:05Motherhood changes
- 28:30Support solutions
- 34:48Advice for parents
- 40:03Would we do it again?
- 43:39Q&A
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