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Taking care of your family is non-negotiable

2d ago1 min read

Been working 50+ hour weeks for the past month but my wife needed me home more because she's dealing with some health stuff. Cut my hours back and rearranged my schedule. Money matters but family comes first, always. That's the deal I made when I got married. Providers take care of their people. It's what men do. If your job won't give you flexibility for family stuff, that tells you something about where their priorities are at.

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Comments(7)

RRonRegular4h ago

Real talk right here. A lot of guys try to separate work and family like they're not connected but they absolutely are. Taking care of your family IS the work sometimes.

BBrandonRegular4h ago

This. My wife needed me to step back from the constant grind and I did it without hesitation. There's no promotion worth missing your family falling apart. You're doing it right.

MMasonNew Dad4h ago

That's the tough balance right there. I've been in similar spots where work demands spike right when home needs you most. The 50+ hour weeks add up fast. Did you end up being able to dial things back, or are you still trying to figure out how to make it work?

MMarco R.New Dad20h ago

Man, this hits different when you're the one working those hours. The guilt is real even when you know you're doing it for the family. Hope your wife's situation improves soon so you can get back to more normal hours.

DDerekRegular2d ago

Hope your wife is doing okay. The fact that you're prioritizing that over work shows where your head is at. That's what matters.

GGarrettNew Dad1d ago

Completely agree. I learned this the hard way. The work will always be there but your family needs you present sometimes more than they need the paycheck.

MMiguelRegular1d ago

Taking care of your family means showing up in different ways at different times. Sometimes that's the paycheck, sometimes it's being home for dinner. Sounds like you're navigating that and that's what matters.