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Remote work saved my sanity as a dad

1w ago·1 min read

Been working from home for 18 months now and I'm not sure I could go back to the office full time. I get to have lunch with the kids, pick them up from school, and actually be present for dinner most nights. Yeah, the work-home boundaries get blurry sometimes but I wouldn't trade it. My career might not be on the fastest track but my mental health is so much better. Anyone else feeling this way about remote work?

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SSam P.Regular1w ago

Totally get it. The flexibility to pick them up and be there for those moments you'd normally miss is worth so much more than whatever you lose sitting in an office.

PPete A.Regular1w ago

Man, this is huge. I've got three kids and remote work has been a game changer for actually being present. Being able to grab lunch with them or help with school stuff makes a real difference in their day, not just mine.

BBrandonNew Dad1w ago

I vacuum daily just to have something I can control. Remote work gives you that same thing where you can actually manage your day and be present for your family. Don't let anyone make you feel guilty about wanting to stay home.

EEdRegular1w ago

18 months in and you're still feeling good about it? That's the real test. A lot of companies are pushing people back and it's brutal. If you can keep this arrangement, hold onto it tight.

GGarrettRegular6d ago

The office was draining me too. Being able to work from home meant I could actually have dinner with my kids instead of fighting traffic for an hour. If you can swing it, don't go back.

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