Just Got Asked to Lead a Major Project, Baby Due in 3 Months

5d ago·1 min read

My boss offered me the promotion and lead role on our biggest project of the year today. It's exactly what I've been working toward. But my wife is about to hit third trimester and we're both nervous about timing. The project runs 6 months. I could ask to defer but that might look bad. Has anyone else dealt with this? How do you balance career advancement with being present for your family during big life moments? I want both but feel like I'm about to choose one.

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KKevin M.New Dad5d ago

Exciting but terrifying, right? I'd definitely talk to your boss about the reality of having a newborn while leading a major project. Some managers get it, some don't, but it's worth being upfront about what you can actually handle.

TTylerNew Dad4d ago

This is one of those moments where you gotta be honest about your bandwidth. Yeah it's the opportunity of a lifetime but you're about to have a newborn. Those first months are brutal. Make sure you're not setting yourself up for failure.

SSam T.New Dad4d ago

Congrats on the promotion man, but real talk? Three months before a baby is rough timing for a major project. I took a big role right before my second kid came and I burned out hard. Maybe see if you can push the project start or negotiate the timeline.