Balancing work, family, and the mental load.
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Just came back from 8 weeks off after my second son was born. I know not every guy gets that option but if your company offers it, take it. I learned how to change diapers, how to
My job has been absolutely insane the last 3 months. We're in the middle of a major project and I'm constantly stressed. Problem is I come home and I'm short with the kids, I snap
So I've been working from home 3 days a week for about 6 months now and honestly it's been a game changer for my family. I can actually eat lunch with my kids instead of grabbing f
I turned down a promotion two years ago because it required 60+ hour weeks and more travel. I was going to miss too much with my family. Fast forward to now and I'm watching collea
Been going back and forth on this for months but finally did it. Baby #2 comes in 6 weeks and I'm taking all 12 weeks of paternity leave. My boss seemed surprised but supportive. H
Not trying to be dramatic but working from home the past 2 years has been a game changer. I get to do school pickup 3 days a week, eat lunch with the kids, and actually be present
Got back from project in Singapore yesterday and my 4 year old asked mom when daddy was coming home. I was standing right there. That broke me. My wife is tired of me being gone an
Been in marketing for 15 years, make decent money but the job is killing me. 50+ hour weeks, constant travel, always on call. My oldest is 12 and I feel like I'm missing everything
Been remote for 2 years now and honestly I see my kids way more. But my boss expects me to be available during lunch and after hours because I'm home. Like no Carol I'm eating a sa
I'm 3 weeks into 8 weeks and they're already asking when I'm coming back. Baby was only 3 days old when I got the email. I feel guilty staying home but I also feel guilty for them.
Got offered a promotion that would mean traveling 2 weeks a month. Good money, better title, but I'd miss so much. My kids are 4 and 7. Wife thinks I should go for it but I'm not s
I love my kids more than anything but I'm running on fumes. Work has been brutal the last two months, we had some staffing changes and now I'm doing the work of 2 people. I'm wakin
This is the third time this month. I work in tech and my boss is one of those guys who doesn't really understand why people can't just work whenever. I made it clear when I started
So I've been in my current role for 3 years and management just offered me a promotion to regional manager. More money, better title, the whole thing. But here's the catch - it wou
Got offered a promotion today. Better pay, more responsibility, but also a lot more travel. Like 20% of the month minimum. My kids are 4, 6, and 9. My wife is supportive but I can
Another late night at the office. Third time this week. My 7 year old asked why I missed his baseball game and I had no good answer. I know my job is important but why does it feel
Man I knew it would be hard but holy crap. Two weeks with my newborn and now I'm back to 8 hour days and meetings. My wife is exhausted, I'm exhausted, and I feel like I'm letting
Been working from home for 3 years now and its honestly been the best thing for my family. I can do lunch with the kids, pick them up from school, be present. Now corporate wants e
Baby number 2 is due in 6 weeks and my company technically offers 6 weeks paid paternity leave but nobody actually takes it. Its a competitive industry and I dont want to fall behi
Been working from home 3 days a week for two months now and honestly its harder than the office. I have a home office setup but my kids keep interrupting and my wife works late mos