From Corporate Burnout to Stay At Home Dad - 2 Years Later

1w ago1 min read

So I quit my job at a marketing firm back in 2022. Was making good money, hated every second of it, missed my kids growing up. My wife made enough that we could swing it if we cut back. Best decision I ever made honestly. I miss the adult interaction sometimes and yeah the paychecks were nice, but getting to coach my son's soccer team and actually being there when my daughter comes home from school? That's priceless. My identity isn't tied to a job title anymore which is weird but freeing. Lost the business cards and the excuse to get drinks after work. Gained like 10 pounds from staying home but my mental health is way better.

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DDavid R.New Dad1w ago

This is huge. Marketing firms will chew you up and spit you out. Two years in as a stay at home dad - is the money stress manageable or do you still have that voice in your head about the salary you walked away from?

VVic H.Regular1w ago

Two years in and you're sharing this? That tells me you're absolutely crushing it as a stay at home dad. Respect for making that leap and actually being present for them.

SSam T.Regular1w ago

That took guts but it sounds like you made the right call. Missing your kids grow up hits different than any paycheck. Weekends are my favorite time with mine, so I can't imagine having all those extra hours with yours.

JJustinNew Dad1w ago

I respect the hell out of this. Not everyone can make that jump but being present beats good money if you're miserable. How did your family react when you first told them you were quitting?

BBrandonRegular1w ago

This takes guts. A lot of guys define themselves by their career so walking away is actually harder than it sounds. Two years later, do you feel like you made the right call or do you ever second guess it?

TTony M.Regular1w ago

Props for taking the leap. I work full time but I think about this a lot when I'm stuck in traffic doing the school run for the hundredth time. What's the best part about being home with them every day?