Balancing work, family, and the mental load.
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So my boss approached me about going full remote starting next month. On paper it sounds perfect right? I could be home when the kids get back from school, no commute, more time wi
Just went back to work after 6 weeks home with my newborn and honestly I feel like I'm missing out already. Those weeks were incredible even though I was exhausted. Now I'm back to
Got approved for 3 days from home last month and I'm still adjusting. My boss thinks I'm slacking because I'm not at my desk by 8:30am every day, but I'm getting my work done and a
Some days I feel like I'm failing at both. Work is demanding, new management is intense, and I'm expected to be fully present at home for my three kids. By the time I get home I'm
So I'm on week 2 of my 4 week paternity leave and honestly it's throwing me off. I keep checking my work email out of habit even though my boss told me to stay off it. The baby is
I've got a 1 year old and another on the way and my current job is killing me. I'm working 50+ hour weeks, travel maybe 3 times a month, and I miss bedtime stories constantly. A sm
Just wanted to give a shout out to remote work. My son is 3 months old now and being able to be home, take calls with the baby monitor on, and help my wife during the day has been
Just finished my 8 weeks of paternity leave and I'm back in the office 3 days a week starting Monday. I feel like I'm abandoning my wife and newborn but financially we need my inco
Just got offered a senior role at work with a 25% raise. The catch is I'd need to travel maybe 15-20% of the month. My kids are 6 and 4. We could really use the money and it's good
Working remote and my kid woke up with a fever this morning. Wife had to go into the office for a client meeting she couldn't reschedule. I've got code review happening at 2pm and
Started working from home 6 months ago and I get to have lunch with the kids and actually be present for stuff. My commute is literally 20 feet. Yeah I work more hours because the
I'm making good money but I'm traveling every week for work and my kids barely know me. My youngest asked me last week if I lived here or somewhere else. That hit different. Had a
Took 4 weeks off when my daughter was born and it was incredible but now I'm back at work and I feel like I'm missing everything. My boss is already piling on the projects like I d
Been working from home for eight months now and honestly it's been a game changer. I eat lunch with my kids, I can pick them up from school, and I'm actually present for the small
Had a client meeting that I couldn't reschedule. Missed my daughter's art show today. She made a sculpture and wanted me to see it. My wife went and got photos but it's not the sam
Taking three months starting next month when the baby comes. My company offers it and I'm determined to use it. I know some guys think it's gonna tank my career but I've already ta
Being home with the baby was incredible and hard and wonderful. Now I'm back at work and I'm honestly not sure which place I want to be. Miss my newborn constantly. Miss adult conv
On one hand I get to see my kids at lunch and do pickup without stress. On the other hand my boss expects me to be available at 8pm for emails and I can't seem to shut work brain o
They said I'm great with what I do but not ready for the next level. Honestly it stings because I was hoping for the pay bump with another kid on the way. I know I didn't push myse
I work 7-3:30 specifically so I can pick my kids up from school at 3:45. Boss just got on me about being offline during those 15 minutes and I'm pretty frustrated. I make my hours,