From Corporate Robot to Stay at Home Dad

RyanRegular

3d ago·1 min read

Left my job as a project manager making good money to stay home with the kids while my wife went back to work full time. Best decision I ever made but man do I miss adult conversations and having money to just spend on myself without asking. What I've gained is actually knowing my kids instead of seeing them for 30 minutes before bed. Plus I meal prep now which I never thought I'd enjoy. Anyone else make this jump? Does it get easier?

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CCodyNew Dad2d ago

That takes guts. I work from home part time and still feel like I'm not fully present for either job. Mad respect for going all in on the dad side. What's been the best part so far?

MMarco R.New Dad2d ago

Bold move. Really bold. My wife keeps hinting at something like this but I'm the higher earner so it would flip our whole dynamic. How did you both get comfortable with her being the provider? Any regrets in the first few months?

DDavid M.New Dad2d ago

The corporate robot description made me laugh but real talk, how are you handling the mental shift? That's got to be an adjustment.

SStevenRegular3d ago

That's a massive shift. How long have you been home now and do you miss the corporate gig at all or is this way better?

MMarkRegular3d ago

This is huge man. I did something similar but kept working overtime - definitely respect the move but also wonder about the financial pressure. How are you handling the money side of things? Not trying to pry, just curious how sustainable it feels after the initial switch.

MMiguelRegular2d ago

Leaving that kind of income is scary though. How's your wife's job working out on her end? Is the financial hit worth it to you?

SStevenRegular1d ago

Project manager to stay at home dad is a wild transition. You went from managing spreadsheets to managing chaos. How are you finding the day to day?