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Can we talk about remote work and actually being present for the kids

9h ago·1 min read

I've been working from home for 2 years now and honestly it's a double edged sword. On one hand I can eat lunch with my kids and be here if something happens at school. On the other hand my boss expects me to be available 24/7 and the kids think I'm just in the other room so they're always interrupting. Just had my 4 year old crash my important client call. Trying to set boundaries but feels impossible. Anyone figured out a good system for this?

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JJoey M.Regular9h ago

Man, I hear you on that balance thing. I make sure lunch with the kids is a real break from work, no phone, no distractions. That quality time helps offset the blur between work and dad mode.

RRyanRegular8h ago

Remote work has been interesting for us too. The trick is setting boundaries so they know when dad is 'at work' vs when dad is fully present. Pizza night Friday helps me reset and refocus on just being dad.

DDavidNew Dad8h ago

Being home for hockey practices has been huge for us, but I totally get the double edged sword. Some days I'm distracted by work, other days I'm too plugged in. It's tough to find that real presence even when you're physically there.