Our daughter was born last year. After she was born, I have zero desire to keep working. She is almost a year old and I strongly feel I am wasting my time chasing sh!t that doesn’t matter. I really want to spend time with her and make sure I am always around for her. We are financially stable and wife wants to continue working even if I quit. I feel weird leaving 400K job but I find no meaning in it. Anyone feel the same way? Am I crazy to quit and a be a stay at home dad? I never imagined I would feel this way but everything changed for me after our daughter was born. I think about quitting everyday but just don’t find the courage to do it. I am 40 years old if that matters.
You could take a break. If you can manage without your salary for a few months or years, take a break from work to raise your kid.
If you can afford it then staying home for your kid is the best thing you can do for her as well as for yourself
Thanks. What makes you say that? Is that something you have gone through yourself or know someone who has?
Yup 👍🏽 working towards creating more time for kids and life
My daughter was born a few months ago. I feel the exact same way. I’m 34 and in the same conundrum as you.
Mind if I DM you?
Same age as yours, daughter is 8 months old. But i am motivated to work more and pass on generational wealth to her
We can manage with one salary (will be a bit hard but doable).
Quiet quit
I don’t like that mindset. Either I stay and work or quit.
There is something weird that happens when the man quits, make sure you are prepared for that dynamic.
How come having a kid this late?
Tried for 7 years and finally had a kid.
Wow I didn’t know it takes so long :’(( I’m so happy for you :))
What level in oracle pays 400K? OCI?
IC5
Don't wait for a stranger to validate your heart. But if that's what matters you, do it. Money will come and go, kids will not be this young again
Thank you. Just struggling with my decision and doubting myself. Not looking for validation but definitely looking for data points and any insights.
Try it for a while and see. I hope to be able to give a break a go someday. I suspect I'll get antsy after a few months.
That’s the problem. I feel I will get very antsy after a month or so.
Why not take a chill job? That way it'll be easier to return when she goes to school
Yes I have thought about it. But even chill job brings a lot of distraction and not sure if I even want that.
Do what you feel is right, but consider building a strong emergency fund. The increased pressure on your spouse is something to consider carefully