Mark

Commented on Is it still worth learning to tie a proper tie?

It's wild how kids ask these questions that make you think. You probably gave him way more than he expected with that answer.

Commented on Finally finished my garage setup and it feels GOOD

Six months is a solid commitment to getting it right. There's something really satisfying about having your own organized space where everything actua...

Commented on Garage project update: engine rebuild is kicking my ass

Engine rebuilds are no joke. I started a similar project in my garage a few years back and massively underestimated the time. How much longer do you t...

Commented on Finally finished the man cave setup

The basement conversion was smart. Gets you out of the main house but still accessible if you need to be. How long did the whole setup take?

Commented on Struggling to lead by example when nobody's watching

Leading by example is harder than it sounds because the stakes feel way higher. If I mess up now it's like everything I've taught them gets questioned...

Commented on Career stalled since kids - should I be worried?

Four years without a promotion at 38 is worth paying attention to. You have to decide if it's because the company doesn't value you or because you've ...

Commented on Remote work saving my sanity but my wife thinks I'm always available

I had this exact problem. What saved me was literally closing a door - having a dedicated workspace separate from family space. And being really expli...

Commented on Getting back into gaming after years off

Getting back into hobbies is legit important for your mental health as a dad. Gaming was my thing too before the kids. Even an hour here and there hel...

Commented on Stress from work bleeding into family time and don't know how to stop it

When work stress bleeds into family time it wrecks everyone, not just you. I had a therapist tell me once that the kids can feel when you're not reall...

Commented on What happened to opening doors for women?

Dude, good on you. Around the firepit on Friday nights I'm always telling my kids that respect and kindness never go out of style, no matter what anyo...