I'm a senior lawyer and only work 25 hours a week. I wanted to be present for my kids.

Maddi Thimont is a lawyer who works school hours to be also a present parent.

Courtesy of Maddi Thimont

• Maddi Thimont had spent years building her career as a lawyer, working long hours and big jobs.
• After having kids, she felt she had to choose between a big career and time with her family.
• In 2024, she found a senior legal job working school hours - meaning she can have both.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maddi Thimont, 37, based in London.