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Two demanding advertising jobs in the city with a 4 year old and another on the way. You are not alone!
I think aside from the obvious lack of space what makes it tough is that those of us who prioritize staying in the city likely do so because of what the city offers outside the small boxes we call our home, and all of those things (save maybe parks) are closed. It’s had me super down that even a walk around my neighborhood which I used to love because of the activity/good people watching/impromptu store pop ins aren’t available anymore.
Going crazy in the apartment and depressed to be outside...
Two small kids, two demanding jobs in the city. We also love the city and envisioned staying there for life. Quarantine pushed me over the edge though as walks became scary and staying in our apartment became like jail. We are staying with family an hour outside of the city now and it brought so much relief and a sense of safety. The space and nature are a beautiful thing. We are coming to terms with the fact that COVID changed our world and the benefits of the city. We are listing our apt and may rent in a more spacious location for a few years until we can have our city back.
Mom of 2 here. Two working parents. We are in the burbs. I think some things are easier - we have a yard, kids can play basketball, throw a frisbee, garden, play in sprinkler. We have space to separate in the house. But other things are still really hard. Home schooling part of the day. Feeling guilty about using tech to babysit. Still can’t leave or get a break. Just doing it less on top of each other.
Two kids under 5 here in the city. It’s beyond hard. And yes, people with yards obviously have a different situation. We’re gonna be ok! Hang in there.
You're not alone!!!
2 kids, 2 Working parents, 2 bedroom apartment in the city, no outdoor space.
AAAAARGHHH!!!!!!!
Go out for walks early early if you can so they can get some air. Even if it’s before breakfast with travel coffee mug. It’s so important to get outside even if just for a bit. Also, see if you can find one of the street closures. The ones in Brooklyn are under utilized because not widely advertised. Other folks I know rented a car for the month. Day trip to places on rainy-overcast weekend days to stretch your legs. Pack picnic lunch. Parks are open. Good luck!
I hear you! 19 month toddler while pregnant in my third trimester. No additional help outside of my husband and I taking turns watching her. I feel my job is more demanding so my husband is helping out more. However, I’ve opted to take off 1-2 days a week until my mat leave to ensure I don’t get too stressed. Work hasn’t slowed down. In fact, it’s been more stressful lately 🥺 hang in there everyone!! It’ll get better hopefully.
3 year old toddler with number 2 arriving days from now very so have been in a very similar situation so just stopping by to say I feel all of this and you’re not alone. Hang in there and take care of yourself! 💪🏻
I just wanted to say this thread is giving me life rn. I’m having a really dark day and hearing from all of you helps.
The suburbs are not so bad right now
Oh my gosh. You are so not alone! It’s crazy hard to juggle it all! I have good days and bad days. All are challenging. Be kind to yourself and know you’re doing your best!
Mom of a 3 year old. Both my husband and I have demanding advertising jobs. No outdoor space except a fire escape. Home schooling. It’s all too much. I’m exhausted. Hang in there.
This comment hits home to me. I just saw today that the New York City new case numbers have gone up it appears that things are once again growing, after a moment there of feeling like maybe things would change... not unexpected but concerning and disheartening.  when and how did you leave? My family lives in another country and his are very high risk and a plane ride away. Really not sure what to do.
There are a lot of people potentially renting homes in Westchester or surrounding areas - especially for the summer. Not sure what’s possible for you but doesn’t feel like we are going back any time soon, so getting some space and a change of place might not be bad for a month or two.
I’m honestly starting to stress that I didn’t sanitize my groceries every time I brought them in over the last two weeks. I can see my neighbor across the way right now standing on his balcony cleaning his groceries with bleach wipes. 
Same situation, different place. Tiny 2BR in Atlanta, no outdoor space, one tiny human and another on the way. We are going mad not having anywhere to let our child run loose. And the three of us being trapped in a small room together all day every day with Zooms on Zooms on Zooms is going to send me over the edge.
We left mid March. 3 kids 4, 2, 7 mos. the benefit of leaving the small apartment is open space for the kids to get outside a couple of times a week, overall better weather which helps with mood, and general feeling that things are less scary because there are just fewer people where we are in Virginia Beach.
Hoping to come back — we miss NYC. But if we aren’t returning to NYC life as we knew it to some degree and feel trapped we may leave again, disheartening that the numbers are back up. We have NYC friends who are options to stay gone through the school year and returning next summer.
Two moms. I’m hustling, trying to save our small agency and my wife is an attorney for the local school districts. We have a 3 yo and a yard in Berkeley but it seems truly impossible. I had a breakdown about a year and a half ago about the demands of advertising and how not conducive it is to parenthood but that was nothing compared to this. I just end up working until midnight every night and getting up at 6 to do it again. It feels really hard because my son needs more attention. He’s totally started acting out because of so much tv. Something’s going to have to give.