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Just came back from paternity leave and the transition is rough
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Trevor M.New Dad
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Took 3 months off after my third was born and it was incredible. Now I'm back at the office 5 days a week and I'm struggling. FOMO is real. My wife and the newborn are doing great but I feel like I'm missing everything. Plus I'm exhausted trying to adjust back to the grind. Does it get easier?
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3 months is a long time to be in that zone. I came back after 8 weeks with my third and I felt like I forgot how to adult at work for like two weeks. Totally normal. You'll find your rhythm again.
I feel this. Coming back from paternity leave is like culture shock. You've been living at a completely different pace and suddenly you're supposed to care about meetings and emails again. How's the separation anxiety treating you?