3 years ago I was a high powered lawyer. Now I'm a stay at home dad and I don't regret it.

2w ago1 min read

Crazy how life changes. I was making decent money, traveling every week, at the office before 6am and leaving after 6pm. Missed my daughter being born basically, and when I was there I was checking emails the whole time. One day my son asked me why I was always angry and something just clicked. I talked to my wife about it, crunched the numbers, and I walked away from the firm. That was scary as hell. But now I coach my kids soccer, make their lunches, help with homework, and I'm actually present. I miss the identity of being "the lawyer" sometimes and obviously we had to cut back financially, but my wife says I'm a completely different person. Happier. More patient. I don't know man, I'm just glad I figured it out before they grew up.

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Comments(6)

VVictor M.New Dad1w ago

I'm still in the thick of it with a newborn and toddler, but reading this makes me wonder if the hustle is even worth it. Good on you for choosing different.

MMarcus L.Regular1w ago

Man, that hit different. Missing your daughter being born is something you can't get back, so I respect you making the hard call to actually be there now. That takes guts.

LLucasNew Dad1w ago

This is real talk. Three kids split between two houses and I'd give anything for more time like you're getting now. Don't take it for granted.

MMike C.Regular1w ago

Respect. I couldn't do it but I respect it. Being present is worth more than those paychecks. Your kids are lucky.

DDerekRegular1w ago

This is real courage. Walking away from that level of career to be present for your family takes guts. I bet your kids don't miss you before 6am at the office anymore. Do you ever miss the work side of things or is it a clean break?

SStevenRegular1w ago

How are you handling the financial side of that transition? That's always the scariest part for me to even consider. But honestly this story makes me think differently about what matters.