Just took paternity leave and already feeling guilty about work

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2w ago1 min read

Got 2 weeks off after our second kid was born and I'm checking my email constantly. My boss said don't worry about it but there's a big project deadline in 3 weeks. Anyone else struggle with actually disconnecting? My wife is getting frustrated that I'm on my laptop while she's dealing with the baby and toddler. How do you guys actually make paternity leave feel like time OFF?

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BBen H.Regular2w ago

Man that guilt is real but you gotta push back on it. Those two weeks go fast and your second baby needs you present, not half-there thinking about work. Your boss meant it when he said don't worry about it.

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RReggie K.Regular2w ago

Put the phone down on this one. Seriously. Your living room can be a fort and that's fine, your brain needs to be with your kids right now not on that project deadline.

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FFrank K.Regular2w ago

I get it, I really do. But here's the thing - being fully there for these early weeks with your newborn will actually make you a better worker when you come back. You need this time.

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