Flexible hours at TechCorp - honestly it's made all the difference

Just want to recommend. If you work in tech/software and your company has flexible hours, actually USE them. Don't just assume you have to be in from 9-5.

I shifted to 7am-3pm so I can pick my daughter up from school. Everyone wins. She gets picked up by her dad instead of going to after-care. I get 2 hours with her before dinner. My work gets done (sometimes earlier because it's quieter in the morning).

Have the conversation with your manager. Worst they say is no.