Just got back from 6 weeks paternity leave and I'm not ready

1w ago1 min read

Second kid, took 6 weeks off work. Was expecting it to be messy but actually my family unit ran great. I took night shifts with the baby, helped with school runs for my oldest, actually knew what was going on at home. Now I'm back at work and everything's chaotic again. My wife is drowning, kids are seeing less of me, I miss stuff. How do you guys keep your head on straight when you know things are falling apart at home while you're stuck in meetings? I love my job but right now I resent every minute I'm not home. Does this feeling go away?

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KKevin M.Regular1w ago

I get it. Paternity leave shows you what you're actually capable of and then you have to go back to normal schedules. That contrast is tough.

RRyan G.Regular1w ago

That six weeks hits different the second time around because you actually slow down and notice it. Going back is the hardest part, but you've got this.