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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have 4 young kids and am in upper management.

I compartmentalize.  When I go to work (at 7am)- I am fully engaged.  I work at the office.  I don't communicate with home during the day.  I've tried to work at home a few times and failed miserably. I've become uber efficient.  I've cut out most small talk and hypothesizing that can consume hours in a day.  I am super productive at work.  
And I leave by 6- no ifs ands or buts.

I use my train ride home to decompress and switch my frame of mind.  I try to get all the negativity and overhanging issues out of my head.

When I get home- I am completely in family mode.  I do dinner, baths, homework, bedtime, and am completely "present" with my kids.  Then I try to make some time for my husband (our relationship often gets the short stick).  Then only if necessary, I logon and work for another hour before bed- but always try to get to bed by 10:30.

My weekends are completely for family.  I don't let work invade it.  I may logon Sunday night to get a jumpstart on the week.

After you figure out how to compartmentalize and be as efficient as you can, then decide if your job is still a problem and switch jobs.  I just find so many people complain how busy, stressed they are when they only have 1 child.  I know it's just because they are inefficient.  For instance, I get my groceries, Target, and another errand done from 8:30-10pm one night/week.  I know several moms who can stretch this out to an 8 hour outing.[/quote]

Kudos to you, but I could never spend such little time with my kids. [/quote]

Such little time with his/her kids??? From dinner until bed time and all weekend? That's pretty normal, sanctimommy. [/quote]

It sounds exhausting... I don't see 10 minutes of "me time" for exercise, salon, friends, etc.  [/quote]

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