Just wanted to say that working from home with a 4 month old has been a lifesaver. Yeah I'm not gonna lie, some days are rough juggling both, but being able to take a break and see my kid during lunch or when he's fussy makes such a difference. My manager has been cool about flexibility too. Props to any company that actually trusts their employees to get work done remotely.
That's awesome man. I juggle work and four kids and yeah it's rough some days, but being able to actually be there for the little moments makes all the difference. You're doing great.
Not gonna lie I'm jealous. My company pulled everyone back full time last month and it's been rough. Glad you've got a setup that works.
My situation is different but I've noticed with my one kid that the flexibility of being around during the day made parenting feel way less stressful. You're not fighting the clock as much.
WFH with a newborn is a whole different ballgame. I can't do it because of my job, but honestly mad respect for making it work. Being able to be there during the day and still contribute at work is huge.
This is everything. I can't imagine trying to do this job while commuting and being gone 8 hours a day. WFH lets you actually be present even if you're working. The flexibility to grab lunch with the family is huge.
100%. The naps are still a lifesaver too. At 4 months old my kid goes down for 45 minutes in the afternoon and I can actually focus on work without losing my mind. Win-win.
This is the dream setup for a lot of us. Being able to check in on your kid during the day and not miss everything while also keeping your career going is the actual sweet spot. Glad it's working out for you.
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Totally get it. WFH with a newborn is exhausting but you get back those commute hours with your family. Once you settle into a rhythm it becomes the best setup.