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re: The “never-stopping” lifestyle
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:16 am to tgrbaitn08
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:16 am to tgrbaitn08
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Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:17 am to The Spleen
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It did for us in many ways
As kids get older, it relaxes a lot.
Too many parents push their kids into all manner of extracurricular activities then complain about a lack of free time.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:20 am to Jon Ham
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I’m just wondering is this what adulthood is supposed to be?
Jesus stop whining and handle your business. You are not special. Hopefully your wife finds a real man when you puss out because of the same shite we all have to deal with.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:21 am to DevilDagNS
She already has.
-Jody
-Jody
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:27 am to 777Tiger
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She already has.
No doubt she has some side-cog.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:35 am to DevilDagNS
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:39 am to The Spleen
quote:I have found that this is a product of the childs age, the older they get the more acquainted you are with their friends, classmates and their families. But it still doesn't change the demands at times. All of the events seem very benign, but the cumulative total does get to be too much. I would rather sit around and take care of an infant at home than run to three birthday parties and two other events during the weekend.
It did for us in many ways. School bus picks up and drops off on our street, multiple parents in our immediate area to carpool with for after school activities, and deciding to allow each kid to only have one after school activity each semester has greatly reduced our stress.
quote:I can do anything any time I choose, but if I am running kids I have to eventually get my stuff done.
It also helps that me and the wife both have very flexible job situations.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:42 am to 777Tiger
Anyone else noticed the work culture where the young adult is expected to work more so the old guys in the office can go to their 10 year old's ball game? I've heard a variation of "you're young, take the OT" so many times it makes me sick. Especially strong in the engineering construction management field where long term trips are common place.
Me trying to meet up with a hot 23 year old chick downtown is just as important to me as your sons game is to you.
Me trying to meet up with a hot 23 year old chick downtown is just as important to me as your sons game is to you.
This post was edited on 8/6/19 at 11:45 am
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:43 am to Ssubba
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Jesus stop whining and handle your business. You are not special. Hopefully your wife finds a real man when you puss out because of the same shite we all have to deal with.
This is the mentality that gave us skyrocketing suicide rates among adult men.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:52 am to Jon Ham
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I’m 32, married, 1 kid, have a corporate white collar salaried job.
It feels like I’m being squeezed from all angles. My work squeezes every ounce of mental energy I have and then some to keep up with the workload, often having to put in hours at home after I get the kid to sleep. My wife stays busy with a full time job and is involved in the community, so she’s often leaning on me to help with this or that in addition to my regular at-home responsibilities. In-laws want to get together all the time. If I can manage to find a couple hours to play 9 holes of golf, I know that’s 2 more hours of work/chores that I’m putting off for later. I get vacations, but just because I go on vacation the work doesn’t take a pause, it just accumulates and waits for me to get back.
I love my family, I like my job as much as someone can like a job, and I’m not unhappy. I’m just wondering is this what adulthood is supposed to be? I’m basically just a cog in the machinery endlessly spinning to keep things working, my mental health, personal interests/goals, and relaxation be damned?
I think this type of lifestyle is what often leads to divorce. People want their personal time back and want to have the sense that they are in control of their daily lives and aren’t simply just a cog in the machinery.
Have you wife quit her job or go part time (or if she is the bread winner - you take the part time job). Downsize your lifestyle to make it work. It will change your family's life for the better.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:53 am to Ssubba
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Ssubba
You sound like a huge puss
Posted on 8/6/19 at 11:56 am to Ssubba
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Anyone else noticed the work culture where the young adult is expected to work more so the old guys in the office can go to their 10 year old's ball game?
It's always been like this chief. Pay your dues like everyone else did.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 12:05 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Because they spend to much on worthless crap and don't save.
You're free when you're not totally dependent on your circumstances to maintain a lifestyle. If you're having to bust arse for a lifestyle, you might want to re-assess it.
I understand. Unfortunately, the cost of living has been driven up in many areas that frivolous spending isn’t the only thing that can get you in financial trouble.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 12:08 pm to Jon Ham
The only thing I would suggest is to be an advocate for yourself because no one else is. Don't just say "yes" to everyone and everything. Obviously some things are going to be non negotiable but stuff like house work and spending time with your in laws are things that you have a say in.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 12:09 pm to Ssubba
quote:what kind of job do you have where you have to cover someone’s desk like this?
Anyone else noticed the work culture where the young adult is expected to work more so the old guys in the office can go to their 10 year old's ball game?
Posted on 8/6/19 at 12:09 pm to Sweltering Chill
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How old are you? I’m in my 40s, and i can assure you that there have been times in my career when I’ve been out of work, because a company shut it’s doors, or i was miserable and quit, or whatever... If I hadn’t had savings to get me through the lean months, it would have been ugly.
Save. Your. Money.
I’m 32. I have savings. It’s not as much as I’d like, but if I was suddenly out of work, I could manage for a little while before I hit 0 in my accounts. It amazes that some people can have a salaried job in South Texas (where it’s inexpensive to live), but are living paycheck to paycheck because of poor decisions.
I know ‘life happens’. I’m not talking about people with health issues or things of that nature. It’s the people that spend money at restaurants every day for lunch, get new cars seemingly every other year, and buy a big house. Then you see how nasty that house becomes, how dirty the car is, etc.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 12:17 pm to TH03
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Posting during work hours is frowned upon, cube monkey. Get back to work.
Haha good one there. Off today and when I am working I'm not in a cube.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 12:18 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re being serious
Well, I'm NOT being serious. I just thought it would be funny to see who gets pissed off.
Posted on 8/6/19 at 12:20 pm to Tempratt
I figured, but there are plenty of people on here with that attitude
Posted on 8/6/19 at 12:22 pm to TexasTiger08
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that frivolous spending isn’t the only thing that can get you in financial trouble.
It doesn't have to be frivolous.
Pay yourself first. Then see what you can afford. If you're not able to accumulate a decent cushion, your lifestyle needs evaluating. Smaller house, used car..
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