Balancing work, family, and the mental load.
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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
I love my kids but I'm running on fumes. Baby is 4 months old and still not sleeping well at night. Wife and I are splitting shifts but I'm still only getting maybe 4-5 hours broke
The time went way too fast. I've loved being home with my family, watching my son grow, being there for the little moments. Now I have to go back to the office and I'm feeling pret
My company is letting me work from home 3 days a week while my wife works 2 days a week so someone is always with the baby. Sounds good in theory but has anyone actually managed th
Not a huge deal in the grand scheme but my 7 year old has a big tournament next month and I promised I'd be at all his games. My boss is asking me to travel for work right in the m
Had to go back to the office yesterday and my daughter is only 2 weeks old. I know some guys have to go back sooner but I feel like garbage. My wife is overwhelmed and I'm sitting
Just wanted to say that being able to work from home since the baby came has honestly saved my sanity. I can be upstairs if my wife needs me, I get to see my son throughout the day
So I put in for 4 weeks of paternity leave starting next month when my baby is due. My boss said congratulations but then mentioned how busy we are and how hard it would be to cove
We just got the daycare quote and it's 2k a month. My wife makes about 3500 a month so we'd basically be breaking even with her staying home. Part of me thinks that's the way to go
I'm working 50+ hours a week, daughter is 3, we're barely keeping our heads above water financially and emotionally. Wife brought up trying for baby number 2 and I just shut down.
Been full remote for 2 years now since my son was born and I honestly don't know how I'd manage a commute. Getting to have lunch with my kids, being home when they get off the bus,
So my company came through and approved my request for 3 months paternity leave starting next month. I should be thrilled right? But I'm sitting here worried about what happens whe
Had 6 weeks off with my second kid and it was incredible. But now I'm heading back Monday and my boss has been asking about the big project I'll be jumping into. I feel like I'm go
So my company is ending the hybrid setup and forcing everyone back to the office 5 days a week starting next month. I've been remote for 2 years and honestly it's been amazing for