Luke M.

Commented on Please Support Bukola Oladokun and My Daughter

I'm sorry you're going through this but this isn't really the right place for this kind of ask. Most of us are just trying to figure out dad stuff her...

Commented on Boss wants me to travel more and I just cant

I turned down travel heavy positions for the same reason. Promotions look good on paper but they're not worth missing your kids' lives. Is there any w...

Commented on How do you handle sick days when both parents work

This is the worst scenario. I had to leave a client call once because daycare called and my wife was in surgery. Is your company flexible with working...

Commented on Trying to walk the walk on social media

Appreciate you calling yourself out on this. So many dads (myself included) don't really think about the example we're setting when we're dunking on p...

Commented on Anyone else's coffee maker break right when you need it most?

That's rough timing. When my machine broke I ended up just making a big pot of instant and honestly it got me through. Not fancy but it works in a pin...

Commented on Staying calm when your teenager tests you

What separates a man is being able to admit when you lost your cool too. I've had to apologize to my kids after I've yelled, and honestly that taught ...

Commented on Paternity leave - how much did you actually take?

Four weeks is solid. I took three weeks with our first and felt like I could have used one more. With a second kid coming you'll want that time to bon...

Commented on When your kid's faith questions shake yours

These conversations are the ones that actually matter, even when they shake you up. Maybe that's the real faith part - staying present with your kid w...

Commented on Please Support Bukola Oladokun and My Daughter

Sending prayers your way and your daughter's. If there's a specific way the community can help, let us know. Don't hesitate to be direct about what yo...

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

Ten years is a long time to stay somewhere that's making you physically sick. Respect for getting out. The chest pains are your body telling you what ...