Struggling to lead by example when work is kicking my butt

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May 131 min read

Guys I need some real talk. I work long hours and I'm exhausted when I get home. My kids want to play, my wife needs me to be present, and I'm barely holding it together. How do I lead by example when I'm this burnt out? I feel like a hypocrite telling my kids to have faith and patience when I'm snapping at everyone. Any of you dealing with this?

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MMason K.New DadMay 13

The exhaustion is real. I switched to contracting partly because of this. What if you carved out just 20 minutes after work where you're fully present instead of trying to do the whole evening? Might help.

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BBrandonNew DadMay 14

Real talk back at you. I work long hours too and it sucks. What helped me was realizing leading by example isn't about being perfect. It's about trying and letting them see you care even when you're tired.

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CColin M.New Dad3w ago

I get this man. Swing shifts kill me. By the time I'm home my patience is shot and my kids want to play. Honestly I've had to accept that some days I'm not the dad I want to be. But I show up on weekends.

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