Burned out and can't see the finish line
I'm working 50+ hours a week, trying to be present for three kids, and I feel like I'm failing at both. My boss keeps loading me with stuff, I can't say no without looking like I'm
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Balancing work, family, and the mental load.
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I'm working 50+ hours a week, trying to be present for three kids, and I feel like I'm failing at both. My boss keeps loading me with stuff, I can't say no without looking like I'm
I got 8 weeks of paternity leave lined up and I'm pumped but also terrified. Company says they'll hold my position but you know how it is. Guys who take leave don't get the big pro
Anyone here made a switch from a high stress career to something that pays less but gives you your life back? I've been in management for 10 years and I'm good at it but it owns me
Been working from home for 18 months now and I honestly can't imagine going back. I get to have lunch with my kids, be there when they get home from school, no commute stress. But
My boss sets the expectation that we're always on call basically and I'm tired of it. Every night I'm checking my phone waiting for some crisis and half the time nothing happens. I
Got 12 weeks off and it went so fast. I was there for all the middle of the night feedings, first smiles, all of it. Going back to the office feels weird now. Everything at work fe
Been working from home for 2 years now and it's great for flexibility but my family doesn't understand that I'm actually working. Wife keeps asking me to pick up stuff during the d
The catch is it would mean 15 percent more travel and longer hours. My oldest starts high school next year and my youngest is only 7. I've been grinding at this company for 8 years
Just accepted an offer that pays 10k less but the hours are way more reasonable and they actually care about families. It's a pay cut but my current job has me working 50+ hours mo
My son asked me today what I do for work and I realized I couldn't really explain it in a way a 9 year old would understand. I work in data analytics and it's not like I'm building
I've been a jerk to my family the last few months. Rough quarter at work, lots of pressure, emails at night, Sunday nights spent dreading Monday. My 6 year old asked me why daddy y
Long time lurker, first time posting. Got offered a remote position with a 5% pay cut but I'd save the commute time and gas. My kids are 4, 7, and 9. My wife works part time. Part
Took 8 weeks off when our second was born last year. It was incredible being there, feeding the baby at 3am, taking my oldest to school in the mornings, just being present. But man
Been working from home for 2 years and honestly it changed everything. I get to have lunch with my kids, help with homework, actually see my family. Now corporate is pushing full r
Taking 4 weeks after the baby is born in 2 months. I'm pumped but also terrified. Will I actually be helpful or just in the way? What do dads actually do during paternity leave? My
Been with my company for 5 years and finally got a shot at moving up. Salary would jump significantly which would help a lot. But the role involves traveling 2-3 weeks a month. My
Working from home for 3 years now and I love the flexibility but some days it's hard to turn it off. My office is literally 20 feet from the living room so I find myself checking e
Just got offered a promotion that comes with more money and more travel. The money would be great for the family but the travel is the thing that worries me. I'd be gone 2-3 days a
Had a terrible week at work and I know I've been short with the kids. Came home yesterday and my son asked if I was mad at him and it broke my heart. I'm not mad at him, I'm stress
I'm on paternity leave for the next 4 months and honestly it's been the best decision. Getting to spend this time with our newborn and helping my wife is priceless. The work stuff