Balancing work, family, and the mental load.
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So my boss offered me a senior role with a 40% raise but it requires being on the road 3 weeks a month. Five years ago I would have jumped at it. Now I have a 4 year old who asks w
Just went back to work after 8 weeks of paternity leave and man, the readjustment is brutal. I got so used to being there for every moment with my newborn. Changing diapers at 3am
I have to leave at 3:15 to pick up my kids from after school care. It's literally in my calendar, my boss knows it, and yet somehow I keep getting meeting invites for 3pm or 4pm. I
Been working from home for almost 2 years since my daughter was born and my company just announced everyone needs to be in office Mon Wed Fri. I can make the logistics work with my
Just wanted to say to any guys on the fence about taking paternity leave, do it. I took 8 weeks when my second son was born and honestly I wouldn't trade it for anything. I got to
I'm making decent money at my current job but the hours are insane and I barely see my kids during the week. They're only little once and I'm starting to wonder if the extra 40k a
I've been out for 3 months and I go back next week. I feel like I just got to know my daughter and now I have to leave her all day. My wife will be home with her but I feel guilty
My company is supposedly remote friendly but my manager keeps saying I need to be in the office 5 days a week to be seen and be taken seriously for promotions. My kids are at home
Before my son was born I would stay late all the time and grab drinks with work people. Now I have to pick him up from daycare by 5:30 and I'm actually leaving on time. My boss mad
My work keeps scheduling meetings at 4pm on Fridays which is when my son has soccer. I've asked them to move it but it's with clients so apparently I can't skip it. I've missed 3 g
Just got back from 2 months off after our third was born and my boss keeps making comments about "finally returning to the real world" and asking if I'm "ready to get back to work.
Still can't believe my company let me go full remote last year. I was skeptical at first but honestly it's been amazing. I can have lunch with my kids, I'm here when they get home
Been at this company for 6 years and the last 2 have been brutal. They keep piling on more work without hiring more people. I'm working until 8 or 9 most nights which means I miss
Just came back from 8 weeks off after my second son was born. I know not every guy gets that option but if your company offers it, take it. I learned how to change diapers, how to
My job has been absolutely insane the last 3 months. We're in the middle of a major project and I'm constantly stressed. Problem is I come home and I'm short with the kids, I snap
So I've been working from home 3 days a week for about 6 months now and honestly it's been a game changer for my family. I can actually eat lunch with my kids instead of grabbing f
I turned down a promotion two years ago because it required 60+ hour weeks and more travel. I was going to miss too much with my family. Fast forward to now and I'm watching collea
Been going back and forth on this for months but finally did it. Baby #2 comes in 6 weeks and I'm taking all 12 weeks of paternity leave. My boss seemed surprised but supportive. H
Not trying to be dramatic but working from home the past 2 years has been a game changer. I get to do school pickup 3 days a week, eat lunch with the kids, and actually be present
Got back from project in Singapore yesterday and my 4 year old asked mom when daddy was coming home. I was standing right there. That broke me. My wife is tired of me being gone an