Work stress is bleeding into family time

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2w ago1 min read

I've been a manager for 2 years now and the stress is insane. By the time I get home I'm too burnt out to be present with my kids. I'm on my phone answering emails at dinner, I'm short with my wife, and I know my kids can feel it. Thought about asking for a role change but worried about looking weak. Anyone else deal with this?

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SSean M.New Dad2w ago

Totally get it. Between work and keeping up with everything else, the phone becomes like a security blanket. But your kids remember the moments you're actually present way more than the stressed-out version scrolling next to them.

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MMike R.Regular2w ago

Man, I feel this hard. Two years into my management role and I'm doing the same thing - checking emails at dinner instead of actually being there. Started setting a hard stop at 6pm where the phone goes in another room. Not perfect but it's helped.

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CChristopher M.New Dad2w ago

That burnout is real and it sneaks up on you. Maybe start with one night a week where work stays at work, even if it's just Wednesday dinner. Sometimes small wins lead to bigger changes.

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