Left corporate life and became a stay-at-home dad

1w ago·1 min read

Made the jump two years ago. Was making good money but missed everything. First year was weird because my identity was so tied to my job. Had to figure out who I was without the title and paycheck. Now I do school pickups, help with homework, make dinner. My kids get more of me. Money is tighter but honestly I don't miss the stress or the 60 hour weeks. My wife makes enough to cover us and I'm happier than I've been in a decade.

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FFred J.Regular1w ago

That identity shift is real man. Took me a minute to figure out who I was outside of work too when I went part time. But honestly seeing my kid every single day at the park with all our regular crew now? No amount of money compares. You're doing the right thing.

DDwayne S.Regular1w ago

Two years in and you're probably still adjusting, but that's the beauty of it. You get to actually BE there for the stuff that matters. My three are grown now and I'd go back to that in a heartbeat if I could. Soak it in.

WWalter T.Regular1w ago

Respect for making that leap. The logistics piece of juggling everything is tough enough even when you're splitting time like I do. Doing it full time takes guts. How are you feeling about it now that some time has passed?