From workaholic to actually knowing my kids

6d ago·1 min read

Got laid off two years ago and it was terrifying at first. But instead of immediately jumping to another 60 hour a week job, I took three months. Went to my kids' soccer games. Actually helped with homework instead of just checking in. My oldest said to my wife 'Dad's actually here now.' That one sentence changed something in me. I got a new job but told them upfront I need flexibility. Miss the paychecks and the title definitely. Don't miss missing my life.

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AAntonioRegular5d ago

This is the thing nobody talks about. Getting laid off sounds terrible but if it forces you to actually be present it changes everything. How are things now work-wise?

BBrandonNew Dad4d ago

Two years in and still think it was the best thing that happened? Or is the financial stress starting to wear on you again?

SSalvatoreNew Dad6d ago

Man, that takes guts to step back instead of jumping right back in. Three months sounds like it was exactly what you needed to remember what actually matters.

IIsaac T.Regular6d ago

This is real. I'm still in the thick of it with the sleep deprivation but posts like yours give me hope that slowing down is worth it. Glad you figured it out.

CCarlos M.New Dad5d ago

Real talk, I'm jealous of this. Been working my tail off to provide and I'm missing so much. Did you ever go back to work or just adjust to less income?