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Here's an observation: many men end up throwing themselves at work even more, after they have children. Why? Now that I'm a father of a 3 year old, I can hone
by itsmemattchung 4y ago
Here's an observation: many men end up throwing themselves at work even more, after they have children.
Why?
Now that I'm a father of a 3 year old, I can honestly say that the first couple years can be rather difficult: You're running hot. You're sleep deprived. Working (i.e. not taking care of kids) can be significantly easier, more rewarding; at least at work, you get accolades, right?
- christophilus 4y ago“Mondays are the new Fridays,” is how a coworker of mine put it.
- semireg 4y agoI never would have believed this pre kids but 5 years later … so true!
- wayeq 4y agoThat's one of the most depressing things I've ever read on the Internet
- hxugufjfjf 4y agoIts 100 % true. Really looking forward to mondays once friday night starts.
- lotsofpulp 4y agoInfant + toddler, or 2 toddlers, is another level of brutal. Multiple temper tantrums per day, zero negotiation space, and a constant cycle of cleaning up messes.
- nickd2001 4y agoIt gets better later though and its worth it :)
- lotsofpulp 4y agoYes, it is worth it even now.
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- nickd2001 4y agoBut your boss doesn't tell you "You're the best Daddy in the world".. ;). (to be fair , sometimes I also get told I'm the worst Daddy in the world, but less often than I'm the best.. ;) ). I think people maybe work more either to (a) avoid their share of childcare because in some ways work is "easier". or (b) due to false idea of just how much it costs to raise children and therefore pressure to earn more. (we find kids are happy with a fair % of their toys and clothes being secondhand, and take pleasure in many activities that cost nothing or little)
- euroderf 4y agoIMO my 2yo can't really distinguish between new and used. Saves serious cash.