How fatherhood changed what I care about

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2w ago1 min read

Used to be all about my career, making partner at the law firm, proving something to everyone. Got promoted to senior associate right after my son was born and you know what? Didn't even care. I negotiated to work from home 3 days a week instead of celebrating the promotion. My old self would be disgusted but current me is way happier. Miss the ambition sometimes but don't miss the empty feeling that came with it.

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JJosh M.Regular2w ago

What changed your mind? Was it a specific moment or just gradual realization?

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JJustinRegular2w ago

Same journey here. Realized my kids care way more about me being present than about having the fanciest stuff. Now I actually enjoy my time with them instead of stressing about work.

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MMikeRegular2w ago

Making partner can wait. My kids won't remember how many hours I billed but they'll remember if I was there. Took me way too long to figure that out but I'm glad I did before they got too old.

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