Consulting Dads

Excused myself from dinner with client executive and team to take video call from young daughters to say good night. Came back and told her that I don't know how many years of that I have left ...

Missing my son’s 1st birthday today. #sad

Apparently my 9 year old son came home in floods of tears from school saying he’s being bullied, makes it tough not being there for him

Private school? What’s the verdict? Wife doesn’t work so it would be a huge sacrifice. There are decent public schools in my area. I have no idea what’s it’s like.. grew up poor. How do I ensure

Deloitte dad's - do we get to take advantage of the free breast pump policy if our spouse is pregnant? Or is that reserved for employees who are pregnant?

Need to buy a birthday present for a 6yo boy. No idea what’s popular right now for hat age group... any suggestions for ~$20?

In the span of 3 weeks it’s the wife’s birthday, she got her masters, and we just found out we’re pregnant with our second. Need a pretty good gift that’s not a trip. "No budget”...

Does anybody know how EY verifies when you become the primary care giver? How would they know if your spouse has gone back to work? What if your spouse “works from home?"

What weird interests do your kids have? My 1.5 yo toddler loves the moon and eggs and octagons. He's into firetrucks and all the normal stuff too but these stand out

First day of 8 weeks of Pat Leave! I feel like the luckiest guy alive!

Recommendation for a backpack diaper bag that can also serve as a travel day pack?

Moments when I feel, its time to quit. My flight was delayed yest. My 7m old was at ER due to viral infection. We came home at 2. Since morning working on deliverables from Dr’s office to home.

Going to be taking my remaining paternity leave here soon. How do I manage paternity leave and staying relevant in my practice so that the partners remember me when I get back? I’m a senior 3 (contd)

Last day of work before 16 weeks family leave to take care of our 4 month old. Any advice/tips you wish you had before starting your leave?

First kid on the way and I feel I have no clue about when to think about daycare, schooling etc. someone told me they started looking for schools when the mom was pregnant and I freaked! Need help...

Shoutout to all the consulting moms out there. I ever make it big you’re getting bench work for a year. God bless my wife. My gosh

New dad here (1 mo). Returning to work on a local project. Any advice on handling overnight baby responsibilities on work nights?

Shortly going from one child to two. Wife works full time as a lawyer, but will have 6 months maternity first before going back to have a run at Partner. Anything about jumping from 1 to 2 kids... ctd

Any recommendations for a nice stroller and infant car seat combo, to be used in 328

Any dudes here that have to manage/coach/mentor females at work, and your wife is uncomfortable with it?

Any tips on disciplining a newly “Terrible” two year old. He usually just laughs when I raise my voice and he enjoy himself if trying to give him a time out so not sure he learns much from it.

Has anyone used sittercity? If so at what age do you think is appropriate? My wife and I disagree on its viability because of the the stranger watching your child factor.

Father of two young kids (both <= 3), we are now considering a third. I’m already struggling to make time given a busy work schedule as a Partner with relevant travel...am I completely crazy?

Has anyone else had trouble with Dr Browns bottles leaking everywhere? Trying to feed the kid and the milk is just pouring out! Seems that any liquid in the filter and it renders the bottle useless

When your 3 year olds school is closed and you have no backup care 🤦🏾‍♂️.

Wife is 35 weeks pregnant. At what week should I stop traveling? Doctor says everything is looking good so far, and I definitely want to be in town when she starts labor.

Emirates airlines broke our stroller. Has anyone complained to the airline or used credit card insurance?

9 y.o. son wants to start an investment account. Small sums. Can't use Robinhood or similar tools because of Deloitte tracking requirements. Other suggestions anyone?

Fb 🐠 especially those are from Kpmg. We are expecting in a few months! I would like to take the max time with my kids. Any tips and suggestions regarding this? I tried to look up hr info about this a… more

Traveling this morning, got a record 7 hugs from my 5 year old but I also paid him his allowance right before I left. A chip off the ‘ol block, eh?

Saturday morning watching Baby Shark on loop. Doo doo doo doo doo

Wife will be working everyday Saturday for the foreseeable future - looking for ideas for “daddy day” to keep two boys busy each week (ages 1 and 4). Open to any suggestions. Thanks!!

Solo camping for 2 nights with my just turned 2 and 4 year olds. Having a blast. Also, they’re demons. So it goes at this age. #getoutside

Starting a new engagement in NY likely in Sept. The wife has brought up the idea of possible traveling up with our 4 month old on occasion (monthly?). Has anyone done this? Cont.....

My kids each brought a friend to travel with us on vacation. The parents of the friends gave us about $100 to cover expenses. Actual expenses exceeded $700 per kid.

Is it even possible to be a consulting dad when your wife has as demanding if not more demanding than yours?

Sometimes I have a near panic attack for fear that I am not being the best dad I can be. I am deathly afraid of letting my children down. I think I’m doing right and putting family first but still.

When your kids' birthdays are 5 days apart, is it practical or frowned upon if you host a joint birthday party?

Dad of 1 year old twins here looking to switch to McKinsey after graduating from a top 10 MBA. How do you guys and gals manage it? Got any advice for me? Thanks much!

Thinking I judge too much. Went to the liquor store today and saw a dad bringing in his 4-6 year old and thought to myself really in a liquor store!