Just got back from paternity leave and I'm already drowning

J

5d ago1 min read

Got back to the office 3 weeks ago after 12 weeks off with my second kid and I'm losing it. My boss immediately loaded me up with 3 projects, my inbox had like 500 emails, and I'm still getting up 2-3 times a night with the baby. My wife is back part-time so I'm doing morning duty then jumping on calls at 7am. How do you guys manage this? I feel like I'm failing at both work and home right now.

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JJason K.Regular5d ago

Man, that's rough timing. Your boss should know you need a ramp-up period, not to dump everything at once. Give yourself some grace here - you're adjusting to two kids AND work simultaneously.

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PPhil B.Regular5d ago

Three projects right out of the gate is brutal. I'd suggest picking the one that matters most and being honest with your boss about timeline expectations given you're still finding your footing.

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