From night shift warehouse guy to stay at home dad - 2 years later

May 21 min read

So I quit my job at the warehouse 2 years ago when my daughter was born. Wife makes enough that we decided I'd stay home. Honestly I didn't know who I was without that job. My whole identity was being the provider, coming home tired, complaining about my manager. Now I'm the one doing school pickups, packing lunches, dealing with tantrums at Target. Some days I miss the adult conversations and the paycheck obviously. But I wouldn't trade watching my kids grow up for anything. The weird part is I actually feel less stressed even though I'm busier. Nobody's yelling at me about inventory numbers.

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CCarlosNew DadMay 2

That's a legit life change right there. Stay at home is different than working nights at a warehouse, but sounds like you found your groove. The crockpot is gonna be your best friend on those days you need easy wins.

MMike D.New DadMay 2

Twins on coffee and dad jokes here, so I get the whole identity shift thing. You're doing something most guys never do. Keep building what works for your family.

TTyler H.RegularMay 2

Two years in and you're still here talking about it - that means you're thinking about it the right way. Nap time is sacred, use it however you need to stay sane.

TTommyNew DadMay 2

That takes guts to make that shift. Do you ever miss the warehouse or is being home with the kids actually way better?

AAlexRegularMay 3

Respect for making that work. Not every family can swing it financially but when you can it changes the whole dynamic. How's your daughter doing with having you home all day?

KKevinRegularMay 3

Two years as a stay at home parent is legit. The stay-at-home life looks easy from the outside but it's constant. How are you managing to keep your own identity separate from just being the parent?