Balancing work, family, and the mental load.
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Took 4 weeks off when my second was born and it was amazing. Got back Monday and it's like I never left except now I'm checking the baby cam every 5 minutes and I can't focus on an
So I finally convinced my company to let me take the full 3 months when baby #2 arrives next month. Everyone keeps congratulating me but honestly I'm freaking out. I haven't been a
Got passed over for promotion again and pretty sure it's because I don't stay late or travel anymore. I requested flexible hours 2 years ago when my oldest started school and now I
Been WFH for 3 years now and I think I've forgotten how to leave work at work. My office is literally 10 feet from the kitchen so I find myself checking slack at 8pm while getting
I gotta be honest, I actually love my work and I'm good at it. I get energized by it. But sometimes I feel like I'm supposed to hate my job and only care about my kids. My wife is
I've been remote for about 2 years now and I still can't seem to shut it down at 5. My home office is literally 20 feet from the kitchen so I keep checking Slack while eating dinne
Just wanted to share that taking my full 12 weeks of paternity leave was honestly one of the best things I've done as a dad. I bonded with my son, learned how to change diapers wit
So this happened yesterday and I'm still angry about it. My manager basically said I'm not 'committed enough' because I won't take on a role that requires 50+ hour weeks and freque
Just got back from 8 weeks off with my second kid and honestly it was the best decision I've made professionally and personally. Yeah, I fell behind on some projects but my team co
I work from home 3 days a week and I feel like I'm constantly torn. My boss expects me to be available all day, but my 6 year old keeps wanting to show me his drawings or needs a s
My manager seriously asked why I couldn't stay late for a meeting when my daughter had a school concert. Said working parents need to "make sacrifices." Been at this company 10 yea
Have two kids under 5, promotion at work that's more demanding, wife just started a new job. I'm stretched thin and honestly having some dark thoughts about it all. Getting maybe 5
Real question. I work full time, have 3 kids ages 6, 4, and 2. Wife works part time. By the time I get home at 6, help with dinner, do homework with the older two, and get everyone
Been fully remote for 2 years since my second kid was born. My company is forcing everyone back 3 days a week starting next month. I'm not gonna lie, I'm stressed about this. My wi
Just finished my 8 weeks and went back last Monday. I had this weird guilt the entire time even though logically I knew I should be there. Like I'd be playing with my son and think
New VP is visiting from HQ and everyone's going out after work. I told my boss I had to leave at 5 to get to my son's game across town. The look he gave me was not great but honest
Just finished my 8 weeks at home with our new baby and honestly I feel like I'm abandoning my family. The thought of sitting in meetings while my wife is home with a newborn makes
Been working from home for 2 years now and I can't imagine going back to the office. I get to have lunch with my kids, I can be there when they need me, and I'm not spending 2 hour
Wake up at 5:30, get myself ready, get the kids ready, pack lunches, try to find matching socks that actually match, get everyone to school by 7:45, then sit in traffic for 45 minu
Work has been absolutely insane the past few months. New project, short deadline, and I'm the lead so I can't really delegate. I've been working 50-55 hour weeks, eating lunch at m