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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, in the sense that I was previously drowning and now I’m surviving 😅

I have 3, one toddler and 2 in early ES. We have a full time nanny that averages 42 hrs / week and I work 30 and I stick to that. DH travels or works out of the house at least 1-2 days/nights per week. I stepped out of a management role and into an individual contributor role that is more compartmentalized (was always fully remote). I did take a 50% total comp pay cut which is a bit of a blow to the ego, but we’re fine.

I thought I’d have more free “me” time but it’s mostly consumed with kid activities and managing some moderate special needs, taking toddler to a mommy and me class, household stuff…and I did have a few hours on fridays totally free during the school year but not in the summer. It lets me have more 1x1 time with the kids and not feel so rushed. Previously, I’d be rushing to get everyone to bed so I could log back on for a few hours, which sucked. It’s been great to be able to sign off at 3:30 and take everyone to the park and ice cream / late bedtime while they’re still little.[/quote]

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