Nate H.

Commented on Anxiety is killing my work life

That's a tough spot to be in, especially when you need to be sharp for work. You're not alone in this, and the fact that you're naming it and dealing ...

Commented on Finally finished my man cave setup and it's perfect

Nothing fancy here either but I get it - having your own space makes all the difference when you're trying to be present for the family the rest of th...

Commented on How many hours are you actually working?

Honestly I think anyone saying they're actually doing 40 uninterrupted hours with a kid at home is either fibbing or has some serious superpowers. Lif...

Commented on Switched careers from construction to desk job with a newborn and honestly its weird

Dude, good on you. Your body will thank you and your son gets a dad who can actually be present instead of hurting all the time. Weird transition but ...

Commented on Neighbors think I'm crazy for teaching my kids to do chores without payment

Keep at it. Family is a team, not a transaction. Your kids will understand that way better than if you paid them for every little thing.

Commented on How much screen time is actually okay for a 6 year old?

An hour on school nights seems like a lot to me, but I get why you'd push back. Maybe the real issue is that you two need to be on the same page befor...

Commented on Finally finished my man cave setup and it's perfect

That's awesome man, six months of work paid off. I'd love to have a spot like that where I can actually decompress after getting the kids to bed. The ...

Commented on Morning Routine Getting Destroyed by WFH

Yeah the commute used to be your decompression time. Now you gotta carve that out at home somehow or you'll burn out fast.

Commented on My kid asked why I was reading maps

That's a good one, your kid definitely got you there. The dad jokes are a natural response to losing the bearings I guess.

Commented on Going back to the office 3 days a week and I'm struggling

That transition is brutal. I'm dealing with the sleep deprivation that comes with it and honestly some nights I'm useless by the time I get home. The ...