Struggling with work taking me away from family time

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6d ago1 min read

Been working overtime the last few months trying to get ahead financially but my wife pointed out I'm missing bedtimes and my daughter asked why I'm always tired. Hit me hard. Started reading Ephesians 5 again about leading the family spiritually and realized I can't do that on a screen checking emails. Cutting back my hours and we're tightening the budget. Money isn't worth missing their childhood. Anyone else had to make this call?

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GGreg M.New Dad5d ago

This one hits different. I've been there and honestly it's tough because the financial security part makes sense but you're missing the moment, you know? Have you talked to your wife about what specific times matter most to her?

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KKyleNew Dad6d ago

The fact that your wife brought it up means she's been noticing it for a while. Maybe sit down and figure out a cutoff date for the overtime? Your family needs you present more than they need the extra paycheck.

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SStevenRegular5d ago

Man, I felt this in my soul. Working the extra hours seemed necessary at the time but then my oldest asked why I missed his game. Changed my whole perspective on what 'getting ahead' means.

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