Just got approved for 2 months paternity leave and feeling guilty

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3w ago1 min read

My company finally approved my paternity leave request and I should be excited but I'm already anxious about coming back. There's a huge project launching while I'm gone and I feel like I'm letting my team down. My manager says it's fine and they have coverage but I can't shake the worry. Anyone else deal with this? How do you actually disconnect when you know there's chaos at work?

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KKent R.Regular3w ago

Two months is huge, congrats on getting that approved. I coach my boys' soccer and work full time so I get the guilt thing, but honestly those first couple months at home are irreplaceable. Your team will manage without you for a bit.

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CChris M.New Dad3w ago

Man, I felt the exact same way before my leave. But here's the thing - that project will still be there when you get back, and your kid will only be this age once. Take the two months and be present, the work stress will work itself out.

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AAl G.Regular3w ago

Don't talk yourself out of this. You earned it and your family needs you right now more than any project does. The guilt is normal but it passes - I promise.

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