Balancing work, family, and the mental load.
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I took 6 weeks off when my second was born and man, it was amazing. Now I'm back in meetings 8 hours a day and barely see my kids before bed. My boss is already piling on projects.
I turned down a promotion that would require traveling 2 weeks a month. I know it was the right call for my family but I can't help feeling like my career is done. Everyone at my l
My job has been insane lately. I'm snappy with my wife, yelling at the kids over small stuff, just generally a mess when I get home. My kids ask when I'm going to play with them an
Took 3 months off when my second was born and bonded with him in a way I didn't with my first. Wife went back to work after 6 weeks and I realized how much work parenting actually
Had to miss my son's baseball game yesterday for a work meeting that could've been an email. Sat in that meeting the whole time thinking about him looking in the stands for me. Get
Work is insane right now, understaffed and overworked. Come home to three kids who need attention and a house that's a disaster. Some days I just sit in my car for 10 minutes befor
Been working from home for 2 years now and I don't think I could go back to the office. I get to see my kids at lunch, help with homework, be present for the little moments. Yeah t
Been getting up at 5 to hit the gym before work because I felt like I was getting out of shape. But now I'm exhausted all day and my kids are asking why I'm grumpy at dinner. Feels
Started WFH last year after my second kid was born and it's been a total game changer. I can take a lunch break to help with virtual school, pop downstairs to break up a fight, and
My 8 weeks are almost up and honestly I'm dreading going back. The kids are finally adjusted to me being around and now I gotta jump back into 50+ hour weeks and conference calls.
Just landed my dream job offer but it requires relocating or adding 2 hours of commute daily. Wife is torn because we'd make way more money but I'd basically be gone. Kids are fina
Been remote for 3 years, kids are settled, wife and I got a good rhythm going. Company just announced everyone back in office 5 days a week starting next month. I have a 45 minute
Had a brutal day at work, closed a big deal but it was political nightmare and I'm exhausted. Got home and my kids want to play, my wife wants to talk about her day, and I just wan
I took 6 weeks when my second son was born and it was incredible. Got to be there for everything, helped my wife when she needed it most, bonded with the baby. But now I'm back in
So I've been working from home for about 8 months now and honestly it's been great for being present with the kids. But here's the problem - my work laptop sits on the kitchen coun
Thinking about asking if we can go fully remote at my office. I'm in IT so it should be possible. Has anyone here made that transition? I'm worried about missing team culture but a
Started leaving my work phone in the office two weeks ago. My boss texted about it but I explained that I need that time with my family. First week was weird and anxiety-filled but
So I've been at this company for 4 years and they're finally offering me the regional director role I've been working toward. The money is really good and would basically secure my
8 weeks off and I feel like I've been completely forgotten. My projects got reassigned, nobody really briefed me on what happened while I was gone, and my boss seems to expect me t
I've been working from home for 2 years now and honestly it's a double edged sword. On one hand I can eat lunch with my kids and be here if something happens at school. On the othe