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I used to be that guy, then I had my first kid at 49 and things have been circling around the bowl since then (he is 4.5; I am... impacted) And now I'm not sur
by pmarreck 9mo ago
I used to be that guy, then I had my first kid at 49 and things have been circling around the bowl since then (he is 4.5; I am... impacted)
And now I'm not sure what to do, moving forward. Government job? Find some niche in a large institution that won't fret too much if I have 2 sleep-impacted nights in a row? And then there's the current hiring economy... Who is going to hire me if I'm completely honest and admit I'm buckling under parenting pressure but really do want to help?
- esafak 9mo agoBarring special circumstances, kids tend to get easier to manage as they age. Being able shower, potty, sleep, etc. without assistance will take a load off your shoulder.
- pmarreck 9mo agoI know. But I'm years away from that level of independence, and I kind of need to find a way to contribute now.