Restarting career after maternity leave and 6 years gap - getting demotivated

I worked as an assistant manager in a financial organization. After maternity leave, I had to resign from my job to take care of my child. After a six-year gap, my financial situation is bad, and I have had to join a pharma company as an office assistant. Dear seniors, please guide me. Do I have to start my career right from the beginning? If I have a gap, do I have to accept a lower-level position? I am getting demotivated by my position day by day. What should I do? Please help me out.

If there is a financial crunch, you have no choice but to accept a lower position. However, your abilities may be noticed, and the company will upgrade you (hopefully). Don't get demotivated, as a gap of 6 years is quite a long period, and the world has changed significantly, making jobs scarce. Pick up work-related knowledge and look around. After some time, you will catch up and may land a better position or a better-paying job.

Thank you very much for your prompt reply. You have truly made me reconsider my thoughts.

Dear Ms. Kusum,

You need not get demotivated at all. Gone are the days when there was a stigma attached to taking a break in a career. Now the industry outlook has changed, and many organizations do recruit experienced professionals in a suitable role. You can also research some opportunities provided by organizations like TATA's, wherein they have specific programs meant for bringing women back into mainstream activity who were on maternity break. All the best for your search.