Balancing work, family, and the mental load.
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So I finally got the okay from my company to take the full 12 weeks when baby #2 arrives in March. I should be excited right? But honestly I'm freaking out. My boss keeps hinting t
Got offered a senior role that would basically double my commute and require more travel. I turned it down and my parents think I'm crazy. But with my kids 7 and 10 I finally have
Everyone says working from home is great for dads but for me it's the opposite. I can't turn it off. I'll be in a meeting with the kids in the background, or checking email after t
This is my third year at the company and they just promoted someone I trained to senior manager. My boss said I'm valued but I don't have the 'availability' right now because I hav
I took 3 months of paternity leave when my daughter was born and it was incredible bonding time. Now that I'm back at the office full time I feel like I'm missing everything. She's
Of course my biggest client calls a crisis meeting for 2pm on the day of my son's school assembly at 3pm. I'm thinking about just not going but that's a major letdown for him. My b
Been remote for 2 years now and I'm never going back to an office. I get to eat lunch with my kids some days, pick them up from school, actually be present. My productivity is bett
I know that sounds weird but I mean I actually know how to take care of my kids now instead of just being the fun weekend parent. I changed diapers, did naps, handled meltdowns, fi
My company made everyone come back 4 days a week. I hate it. I'm spending 2 hours a day in the car, my kids are in after care till 6, I'm stressed all the time. My boss wants me th
Got the promotion I've been pushing for but didn't realize it would mean my phone never stops buzzing. Yesterday my son was asking me to play catch and I was dealing with a client
Been WFH for 3 years now and I can't imagine going back to an office. I get to have lunch with my kids, help with school pickups, and actually be present. Yeah I work later some ni
Took 6 weeks off when our second kid was born and honestly it was amazing. Now I'm back at work and trying to ease back into things but my manager loaded me up with projects immedi
Working full time and I barely see my kids on weekdays. They're asleep when I leave and usually in bed by the time I get home. I try to do weekends but work stuff creeps in and I'm
Got offered a big promotion that comes with more travel and longer hours. Money would be great, kids are getting older so tuition is coming. But I'd be gone 3-4 nights a week. My g
There's a 'no early departures' policy at my company even though I work my 8 hours. School pickup is at 3pm. I've asked to start at 7am and leave at 3pm. Seems reasonable but my bo
Started working from home 6 months ago and honestly it's been a game changer. I get to eat lunch with my kids, see them after school before the chaos starts. My productivity went u
Had 8 weeks with my newborn and it went by in a flash. Going back to the office next week and I feel guilty already. My wife will be doing daycare drop offs and I'll barely see my
Took 6 weeks off when our second was born last week. First week was a blur of diapers and no sleep. Now I'm starting to feel a little more human and honestly I'm loving this time w
So my company is forcing us back to the office 3 days a week starting next month. I've been remote for 2 years and my kids have gotten used to having me around. My youngest is in k
Got offered a promotion that would mean more travel and longer hours. On paper it's great money and looks good for my resume. But honestly I'm already missing half my kids's lives