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Thoughts on a Omega De Ville Prestige as a first luxury watch? Would be ~$7.5K USD at retail. Some friends have said great things about Omega as a starter, whereas others say it’s not worth it over a Rolex Oyster Perpetual (which would be similar in cost).
I personally love how clean the design is, the use of gold, and the thinner band as it links the watch … find the Rolex band design to be too chunky.
More details on the watch here: https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-de-ville-prestige-co-axial-chronometer-39-5-mm-42420402002001
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^^Same. Mother of two. I made a conscious decision to make sure I was there for my kids. I have coworkers from the past who have asked why I haven't risen as far up the ladder and I'm happy to tell them why. Sheryl Sandberg is wrong - you can't 'have it all' you have to choose.
I'm a dad. One kid, just under two. I work too much. But i don't think too too much. This is such a huge topic, my phone keyboard can't hold it all and my typing thumbs despair. But one thing i notice is that the feeling of failure is bottomless, and cares little for what you as a parent do or don't do. Stay home and you'll feel like a failure. Climb that ladder and you'll feel like a failure. Split the difference and you'll feel like a failure. But the irony is, i think, no matter what choice you make, you're actually more of a success than failure.
Dad of 3 young ones. It's tough. I prioritise my kids over work which means I am no longer competing up the ladder at work, I am happy to get by and be useful. Personal decision. I see a lot of my kids which is worth it.
Father of 2, with a wife who has a similarly stressful, fulfilling job. For the first year we tried to do everything and made each other so miserable we almost got divorced. After, we slowed down (with the natural career stagnation that comes with that). Our solution: we talk regularly about who's career needs more attention and who can coast. And try our best to alternate who gets more time in the office, chasing special projects, etc and who's home by 6:30 each night to take care of dinner and bedtime. It's provided just enough flexibility to juggle everything without dropping balls too often.
All aspects: work, home, friends, family. I personally went freelance and walk out the door btwn 5-5:30 every day. I know it annoys folks working late, but I prioritize my kid. Curious what others do.
Did you see this?
https://digiday.com/marketing/confessions-new-mother-ad-agency-lip-service/
Young creatives just don't understand. Someday they'll get it. Until then, let them think I'm a lazy asshole.
Dad of 2. My career took a huge hit with kid #2. Never enough sleep or hands. Def stopped climbing for a while, and even once it is over (kindergarten), people still remember the zombie you.
Also curious if @ACD3 is a dad or mom. As a mom, I definitely felt the opposite at work. My leaving early (and taking time to pump) at my then FT CD role was often met with eye rolls. Childless women in C level positions were the worst offenders.
Mom of 1. Career went fairly stagnant as soon as I had a kid. No regrets. I made that choice. Now, I kind of never want to back to that grind, so freelance for now, potential career change later. (I've seen too many people "age out" past about age 45...)
Father of 1. When she was small I used to try and chase the titles and pay checks and I just never saw my wife or kid. I moved to an older agency full of older people and it was soul sucking. Now I'm freelance and I love it. I drop my kid off and pick her up most every day. I thankfully have enough work that I'm getting pretty much what I made at an agency, maybe even a little more. The only thing I miss is working on more thinking projects. Most of my freelance is more design based.
Kids and family are most important thing in your life. Careers and jobs come and go. Life is too precious
I feel like I fail my kid several times a week by not seeing her enough. I do right by my kid every day of the week by making sure there's a roof over her head, food in her belly, clothes on her back and regular trips to the doctor. Sucks sometimes, but that's life. Lord knows that a single mother working two jobs to make ends meet has shit a lot harder than I do.
I found that having a partner in the same position with a small kid helps loads. But also, I split leaving early with my husband a few times a week which makes sure that we are both managing our projects. I also send emails after our baby goes to sleep almost every night. I get to work early, usually around 930. My boss and I had a conversation and he doesn't care when I leave as long as shit gets done, that also helps a TON. My last piece of advice is to get your project managers on your side, have them work meetings around your schedule.
^^Same. Mom of 2 under 2.
Mom of two here. I think sometimes you have to embrace the failures. I used to stress out about making a real meal and getting bedtime started by 730 after working a full day and I realized it's just not possible and let go. I am happier because I get to play with my kid a bit after work instead of racing the clock. At work I make sure I am managing my own time well and then am firm about my limitations. Couple times a week I have to finish up work post kiddo bedtime but I think sending those after hours emails fights the "checks out by 530" stigma.
I am indeed a guy. I went freelance for a full year when we had our little one to spend more time together but also to let my wife pursue her career (also in advertising). Went back full time and people responded well to my story. Now we are both moving full steam ahead but with constant travel and client meetings, something will give eventually. One of us will have to compromise. It's sad to think that a woman's experience would be different, but it doesn't surprise me.
To clarify - do you think you're failing at home or at work?
It's really hard and it never gets easier. But it's also hard to not have food on the table. Give yourself a break.
People assume I'm more responsible because I have a kid. I instantly got a seat at the big boy table. I leave early. I manage and delegate more. I do a lot more in less time. Also I'm in at 9am sharp everyday, people notice.