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You’ll have to set strong boundaries and be ok with not being the highest performer. I always took a break from 5.30 to 9.30 to spend time with the kids and then got back online later. There are def sacrifices from how paternity played out.
I constantly blocked off time on my calendar. Most of the time it worked. With some projects, I def had to sacrifice personal time.
I had two kids while I was in consulting. Personally, I chose to prioritize family over work, and tbh, it hurt my work. I sat down with my wife and we talked about it, and I decided to make a career change.
You'll never get to watch your kids grow up again. I think about this often- that some day i won't be able to carry my kids on my shoulders or play with them like I do now, so I make every minute count.
That being said, I don't think prioritizing your career is categorically a bad thing - especially if you're working to provide a better life for your kids - but everyone's circumstances are different.
Life is tough, man. Stay strong
OP I took a director role in internal consulting in the healthcare sector
It does get easier especially as the baby gets a bit older and bedtime isn’t so early. I spend plenty of time with my toddler even after a long workday. I try to squeeze in personal breaks/workouts in the workday.
It’s difficult. I have 2 little ones. The best schedule I found was to wake up early and start working before everyone was awake. Like 5am. That way by the time the kids are back from daycare, I’ve already put in like 10 hours and cooked dinner or worked out. The evening is dedicated to them. I also went to bed shortly after they did to make it work.
Nope. But I think she prefers it that way 😂
Mine is nearing 2 years now. I had to cut out personal time so I don't have to miss out time with my child or my work responsibilities
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We got a spin bike for the house and that helped with fitting in some more intense exercise. I can get a solid workout in 30 min if I push the intensity.
But agree with others- it is a tough balance. I had to set boundaries, get to work earlier, and block evenings for family time. If I need to do some work after bed time, I do. I have found that I generally prefer early mornings to late nights. It is quiet, I’m more rested, and I’m fully awake and geared up by the time my team signs on.
I’m also starting back at work tomorrow after paternity leave and not looking forward to it. We’re a few weeks shy of sleep training and it seems impossible. But then again, so did keeping a newborn alive, and I (and the baby) have survived that.
Hang in there P1. I went back from Pat leave right around 6 week mark so that 2-3 weeks was very difficult. I was not given a ramp up type engagement so it was pretty terrible. Biggest learning is to set very strict boundaries for a few weeks so that you can figure out a schedule.
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Haha.. I hear you OP. I was dazed as hell during the first two months. And then we sleep trained our baby and it became a lot lot better. The trade off with that is the baby is active throughout the day so need support. We had a nanny for 6 months and then day care. So now the weekends are pretty hectic but it's fine by me. Personal time takes a hit for sure but you need to set your boundaries and take the time you need for the family.