Akshata Sharma
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A qualified software engineer, Sankari Sudhar was working with an IT major when her life took a turn and she had a child during the pandemic.
Though her organisation supported her, juggling work and motherhood left Sudhar listless, tired, and unable to cope.
She started looking for flexible work options but not many companies were willing to hire her. She also scouted through freelancing websites but there was immense competition.
When discussing it with her peers, she realised that many women were in a similar situation and at their wit's end wondering why their qualifications were of no use.
Launched in August 2022, Overqualified Housewives has provided opportunities to over 600 women to date and upskilled 2,500 women to reenter the workforce.
Over 26,000 women have registered on the platform and it connects them with 600 companies, mostly startups and SMEs.
Other than LinkedIn, Overqualified Housewives uses other social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to onboard women looking for jobs.
She reveals that there are women with PhDs looking for jobs on the platform, which breaks her heart.
According to her, women are unable to find work even after being "overqualified" because of the mindset of women being the "nurturer, carer and giver" and their primary duty to care of her children.
While companies offer maternity benefits, some also believe that women become less committed to work once they have children or take a break. Some companies even reject profiles when they see women had babies or children.
Platforms like Overqualified Housewives help women not only find jobs but also enable them to reclaim their self-confidence which usually takes a beating during a long break from the workforce.
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