FTD returning to work, struggling to leave wife and Bub at home
Girl dad here and I’ll be required to join work soon. It’s a full time role and WFH isn’t really an option.
It feels like we’ve been waiting for Bub for forever and now that she’s here, I’m not allowed to spend the time I want with her. My wife has been amazing throughout her pregnancy and birth but I can see how tired she is too and I feel this overwhelming desire to take care of her as well. I understand rent needs to go and bills need to be paid and I’m honestly grateful for everything. But I just feel really disappointed by this system.
I’m trying to save up so we don’t need to keep working through milestones like these but the current job doesn’t allow for much. I’ve got my industry license exam coming up soon too which would help get a higher paying job but it seems to have taken up most if not all of my spare time and hasn’t helped the situation either.
I’ve used up all my leaves and I’m thinking of switching roles (even if it’s at the same payscale) if I can find a hybrid arrangement or a place that actually does allow WFH which would be a godsend. Just anything to allow me to be close to my family. Any advice from parents in similar situations would be really appreciated.