Working 55+ hours a week, two kids under 5, wife is frustrated because I'm never around, I'm too tired to enjoy anything on weekends. Boss keeps piling on projects. I know I should look for something else but job market is scary right now. Anyone been through this? How did you get out?
The burnout is real. With two little ones that young you're supposed to be present, not just surviving. Is there any way to negotiate hours with your employer or is a job change something you'd consider?
Man I feel this. Those first few years with two kids back to back are survival mode on top of working full time. Something's got to give because it's breaking you. What kind of work do you do?
55+ hours with two kids under 5 is brutal. That's not sustainable and your wife is right to be frustrated. You need something to change here, not get used to it. Have you looked into any flexible work options?
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This hits hard. I was there a year ago and I realized my kids barely knew me. Started pushing back on hours and it helped everything - my relationship, my mental health, being an actual dad. You don't have to keep living like this.