Something to think about-if you have kids and work a lot

Feuer Frei! · 09-25-14, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

you are missing the most important thing in life

Fixed that for you.

I'm a father and i manage restaurants.
There were times where i couldn't be home due to working odd-ball hours and missing out on those 'special' moments with my partner and my kids.

I came to thankfully understand early on in my career that making time for your family, and in particular your children is way more important than your job.
Jobs come and go.

Kids (family) you only get 1 chance at it.

Talking from experience.

If i could change the past, i would.

Eichhörnchen · 09-26-14, 01:22 AM

I work at home, so was in the best place. I still missed his first steps, though, because he was at the in-laws' house.

When you've got kids you always think "What's going to be best for them?" And you don't ask this because you feel you ought to, but because you want to.

Platapus · 09-27-14, 06:57 AM

Unfortunately, in some areas like North Virginia both parents usually have to work and this is especially true with young couples.

I just don't know who some young couples can make it in this very expensive area.

Working two jobs is not as uncommon as it used to be.

Good thing that live goes on nicely even if you do miss these events. As long as you are there for the kid as much as you can, they will thrive quite nicely.

Jimbuna · 09-27-14, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Fixed that for you.

I'm a father and i manage restaurants.
There were times where i couldn't be home due to working odd-ball hours and missing out on those 'special' moments with my partner and my kids.

I came to thankfully understand early on in my career that making time for your family, and in particular your children is way more important than your job.
Jobs come and go.

Kids (family) you only get 1 chance at it.

Talking from experience.

If i could change the past, i would.

Ditto....apart from the job occupation

09-27-14, 06:57 AM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,382 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Unfortunately, in some areas like North Virginia both parents usually have to work and this is especially true with young couples. I just don't know who some young couples can make it in this very expensive area. Working two jobs is not as uncommon as it used to be. Good thing that live goes on nicely even if you do miss these events. As long as you are there for the kid as much as you can, they will thrive quite nicely. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

09-26-14, 01:22 AM	#2
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,423 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I work at home, so was in the best place. I still missed his first steps, though, because he was at the in-laws' house. When you've got kids you always think "What's going to be best for them?" And you don't ask this because you feel you ought to, but because you want to.