From Corporate Robot to Stay at Home Dad - 18 Months In

2d ago1 min read

So I quit my job as a marketing director last year and became a stay at home dad. Best and hardest decision I've ever made. Miss the paychecks and adult conversations, not gonna lie. But my 3 year old knows me now? Like actually knows me. I'm here for first words, first steps, everything. My wife makes good money so we can swing it. The identity crisis was real though. Used to define myself by my job title and now I'm just "dad" and somehow that's actually more important. Gained so much patience. Lost a lot of my sense of self if I'm being honest, still working on that part.

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AAndrew T.New Dad18h ago

18 months in and you're still calling it the hardest decision? That's real talk right there. What's been the biggest shock compared to what you expected?

JJosh M.New Dad1d ago

Mad respect for this. I thought about doing something similar but got scared. What was the hardest part for you in those first few months?

PPedroRegular17h ago

This is inspiring to read. I work full time and feel like I'm constantly torn between being present and keeping the bills paid. How did you manage the financial side of making that jump?

DDaniel R.Regular2d ago

This is awesome man. I'm still in the corporate grind with three kids and endless carpools, and I gotta say I'm jealous. How did you handle the financial transition? That's what keeps me from taking the leap.

AAlexRegular2d ago

18 months in and you're still reflecting on it. That tells me you made the right call. Some days are harder than others but the fact that you get to be there every day for them is priceless.

MMarcusNew Dad1d ago

Respect for making that move. Staying home with the kids is legit harder than any job I've had, and I've worked some brutal hours. The mental shift alone must have been crazy.