Quit My Corporate Job and Became a Stay at Home Dad

3w ago1 min read

Two years ago I was making six figures in finance, traveling for work, stressed out of my mind, barely knew my kids. Had a panic attack in the office one day and just decided I was done. Took a risk and my wife agreed to be the primary earner. Honestly the financial identity shift has been harder than I expected. There's something about your paycheck that messed with my sense of worth for a while. But man, I coach my boys soccer now, I know their teachers, I make dinner, we actually talk at the table instead of everyone staring at phones. I don't have the fancy car anymore or the status at bars when people asked what I did. I gained like 50 pounds of actual peace though. Money's tight but tight is way better than hollow.

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KKent R.Regular3w ago

That took guts man. Six figures doesn't beat knowing your kids, and it sounds like you figured that out. Props for making the leap.

DDerek M.New Dad3w ago

Mad respect for that move. Takes courage to walk away from that paycheck, but you're right about what actually matters. Your kids are lucky to have you home.

DDwayne S.Regular3w ago

That's real growth right there. Panic attacks in an office or peace at home with your kids - you picked the right thing. Loving every minute with mine too.