Back to office after paternity leave and I'm already regretting it

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2w ago1 min read

So I took 8 weeks of paternity leave and it was amazing. Now I'm back in the office 3 days a week and honestly the transition is killing me. My son is 10 weeks old and I feel like I'm missing everything. The worst part is my boss keeps scheduling meetings during times I usually pump for my wife. Anyone else dealing with this? How did you navigate going back after bonding time?

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LLucasRegular1w ago

Can you push for 4 days at home instead? A lot of places are doing hybrid schedules now. The commute alone probably costs you 10 hours a week you could be spending with the kids.

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PPhil M.New Dad1w ago

8 weeks sounds incredible. I only got 6 weeks with my first and I remember that exact feeling coming back. The adjustment is brutal but it does get easier. Hang in there.

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NNate B.Regular1w ago

I feel this. I'm back 3 days a week too and those office days hit different now. The guilt is real when I see emails come in during bath time. Have you thought about negotiating to stay mostly remote? Some employers are more flexible than you'd think.

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