Guilt about working full time

C

Apr 81 min read

Wife is staying home with the kids which was our plan but some days I feel like I'm missing everything. Missed two soccer games last month because of work stuff and my 7 year old asked why I was always at the office. I make good money but it never feels like enough. Does anyone else struggle with this guilt? How do you balance providing and being present?

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NNolan J.RegularApr 8

I get it, I've missed some games too because of work. The thing that helped me was being fully present when I AM home instead of stressed about what I missed. Quality over quantity.

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DDerekRegularApr 8

That guilt is real man but showing up for the games you CAN make matters way more than missing a couple. Your kids will remember you being there, not that you were there for every single one.

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BBrianRegularApr 8

You're providing for your family which IS being a good dad. Two missed games out of a whole season isn't failing them, that's just real life with a full time job.

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