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Stress levels through the roof

EricNew Dad

1w ago1 min read

Work is insane right now. Budget cuts, deadline moved up, and my team is short staffed. Then I come home and my kids need attention, wife needs help with dinner, and honestly I have nothing left in the tank. Been snapping at everyone and I hate it. Tried explaining to my wife that work is just really hard right now but I don't think she gets how much pressure I'm under. Anyone got advice for compartmentalizing this stuff?

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Comments(7)

SSteve M.New Dad1w ago

The worst part is your family doesn't get why you're on edge. They just see a stressed out version of you coming home. I had to learn to leave work at work or at least pretend better. Not easy but necessary.

CChristopher M.New Dad1w ago

When work stress hits hard that's when you really need those dad moments at home. Don't let the office stuff bleed into your time with the kids if you can help it.

MMarkRegular1w ago

When work stress collides with home stress it's brutal. You're running on fumes trying to be present for the family when you're exhausted from work chaos. Been there. Hang in there man.

MMarkRegular1w ago

That exact scenario burned me out last year. Budget cuts plus understaffed plus moved deadlines equals one very angry and tired dad at home. Real talk, what's your exit strategy when things calm down? Or are they not going to?

KKevin M.New Dad1w ago

Short staffed teams are the worst. Everyone's expectations go up while your bandwidth actually goes down. Add in trying to be a good parent and you're basically breaking yourself in half.

BBrandonNew Dad1w ago

That combo is rough. Budget cuts plus understaffed plus your second guessing your own decisions? You need a win somewhere. Go home and do something the kids love tonight.

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BBrandonRegular1w ago

Budget cuts and short staffing is brutal. Just remember your kids don't care about any of that. Leave it at the office and be present when you get home.