Brett M.

Commented on Finally finished my workbench setup

The labeled pegboard is chef's kiss. I'm stealing that idea for my garage setup. Nothing beats that feeling of finally having a space that's actually ...

Commented on Back to the office after 2 months WFH and I'm dreading it

That's a tough adjustment after getting comfortable with WFH. The silver lining is you still get four days at home, which is better than full time at ...

Commented on Took paternity leave and best decision I ever made

Two kids in and I'm still jealous of parents who can take real paternity leave. Those first weeks shape everything. Sounds like you made the most of i...

Commented on From workaholic to actually knowing my kids

This perspective shift is real. Two years of being present sounds way better than 15 years of climbing. What's one thing you wish you had known earlie...

Commented on Got out of a toxic career and never looked back

Seriously props for making that move. A lot of guys stay because they feel trapped but you actually did something about it. That takes guts. What's th...

Commented on From couch potato to actually running 5Ks

This is awesome and honestly one of the best things you can do for your kids. They need to see their dad healthy and active. What got you started on t...

Commented on Back from paternity leave and it's weirdly harder than I expected

I bet the hardest part is missing them during the day when you've been with them constantly. That's the real struggle, not the job itself. How old is ...

Commented on Teaching my sons to respect women starts with how I treat their mom

Love this. My ex and I don't get along great but I make sure my boys see me treating her with basic kindness and respect. It matters way more than I t...

Commented on Son doesn't want to come to my house anymore

That's rough. At 14 he's probably figuring out independence and might feel more comfortable at mom's. Don't take it personal even though it absolutely...

Commented on Remote work saved my sanity as a dad

Seriously though. I work from home two days a week and those are my favorite days because I get to see the kids at lunch. The companies that don't off...