Brandon

Commented on Used to be a corporate robot, now I actually know my kids

Four years of actually knowing your kids is worth more than any corporate title. The logistics and schedules are crazy but at least I'm present for it...

Commented on Taking care of your family is non-negotiable

This. My wife needed me to step back from the constant grind and I did it without hesitation. There's no promotion worth missing your family falling a...

Commented on Built bunk beds for the twins, saved us a ton of space

That's a solid afternoon project. The space savings with twins must be huge. Any tips on keeping the construction simple but still solid enough for ki...

Commented on Career change: Left the corporate grind to freelance and see my kids

10 years grinding and finally pulling the trigger. That takes guts. Are you finding that the flexibility is worth the hit to the paycheck, or are you ...

Commented on Tracking app debate with 12 year old

I'd be curious how you're framing it with him. Is it presented as a safety thing or more of a trust thing? The way you introduce it probably changes e...

Commented on Daughter told me I'm the best dad in the world

This right here is why we do this job. Those moments make up for all the chaos and exhaustion. Did you tell her she's the best daughter in the world b...

Commented on Finally finished organizing my garage

Nice dude! Getting that pegboard up is seriously the first step to feeling like you actually have your life together. Did you label things with a labe...

Commented on Trying to be present but work is absolutely killing me right now

Hang in there. Sometimes you get stuck in these crunch periods but they do end. Make the most of whatever time you do get with the kids, even if it's ...

Commented on Ex wants to change custody schedule last minute every week

Yeah this would drive me absolutely insane. How are you even supposed to plan your own schedule around that? Does your ex give reasons or just suddenl...

Commented on My 8yo told me I was the best dad ever

Those random moments hit the hardest. My 8yo has said similar stuff and it just puts your whole day in perspective. No grand gesture needed, just bein...