Balancing work, family, and the mental load.
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Been remote for 2 months now and honestly I'm not looking back. I can take my lunch break and have a proper meal with my kids instead of scarfing something down at my desk. Yeah so
I work 50+ hours most weeks and I hate the days I miss my kids's activities. Today was my daughter's soccer game and I had a critical meeting. Made it through the first half but ma
Took 8 weeks when our second was born and I don't regret a single day. My company gave me push back at first but I had to explain this was happening. Those 2 months I learned how t
I've been remote for 2 years now and honestly sometimes I feel guilty that I'm right there but still can't stop for an hour to hang out with my kids. My 6 year old doesn't understa
Just wanted to share because not a lot of guys talk about this. Took 6 weeks when my daughter was born last month. First two weeks were rough with sleep deprivation but weeks 3-6 w
Got a chance to transfer to a bigger role with way more traveling. Like 40% of the month on the road. My kids are 8, 6, and 4. The money would be really good and it's the kind of p
Work is insane right now, there's been layoffs, everyone is doing the work of two people. Come home and kids need homework help, dinner prep, bedtime routines. Haven't slept well i
Got offered a director role that comes with maybe 30% travel. Kids are 7, 5, and 2. I'd make significantly more money which we could use for college funds and paying off the house
Got approved for 6 weeks starting next month when baby #2 arrives. I'm excited but also terrified about coming back. Will my team forget about me? Will I lose momentum on the big p
I work from home and my office is literally 20 feet from the living room. My kids know I'm home but I'm still in meetings until 6pm most nights. By the time I close the laptop, I'm
Started working from home 3 days a week last month and I'm able to do school drop-off twice a week now instead of zero times. My oldest even drew me a picture at his desk yesterday
Got back from paternity leave yesterday and spent most of today just staring at my inbox. Four weeks with my newborn and wife was incredible but now I'm looking at 47 unread emails
I've been in marketing for 8 years and honestly hate it. Been thinking about switching to something more technical but I'm terrified. Two kids, mortgage, and my wife just had her h
Started working from home last year and I'm not gonna lie, it's been amazing for the family. I can do school pickup, make lunch with my kids, and still hit my deadlines. My boss do
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 s
Took 3 months off after my third was born and it was incredible. Now I'm back at the office 5 days a week and I'm struggling. FOMO is real. My wife and the newborn are doing great
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My company wants everyone back in office 3 days a week starting next month. I've been remote for 2 years and honestly it's been a lifesaver with the kids. Can actually have lunch w
Promotion at work came with way more hours and pressure than I expected. Been working 55+ hour weeks for the last month and barely seeing my family. Missed my son's soccer game las
Took 8 weeks for baby number 3 and I'm only 2 weeks in but I don't want to go back. Watching my wife actually get some sleep is huge. I'm getting to do all the early stuff with the