Quit my career to be a stay at home dad and honestly

3w ago1 min read

Made the jump last year. Wife's job pays better and I was burning out in corporate anyway. Biggest transition has been letting go of my identity being tied to my job title. First few months were weird but now I'm organizing our home, meal planning, actually picking the kids up from school, coaching little league. Do I miss the paycheck and the business cards? Sometimes. But watching my kids grow and being present for the little moments? That's worth more. Hardest part is other dads not really getting it but honestly I've stopped caring what they think.

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JJamal W.Regular3w ago

Respect for making that call. Corporate burnout is no joke, and it takes guts to flip the script like that. How's it been on the day-to-day with your family now that you've had a year to settle in?

CCarl D.Regular3w ago

Man, that identity shift is real. I went through something similar when my son was born and I realized work wasn't what I wanted to define me anymore. Sounds like you're doing great by being present for your kid.