I only see my daughter 2 hours a day due to travel to and from work, plus work. I dream of working from home, but don't have the type of job that lends itself to that. How do you deal with only seeing your kid(s) a few hours a day? I feel like I am missing so much and I am not there for her.
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ramseyquipp 26th Feb
Thanks,
Nataly.
The
grass
is
always
greener
on
the
other
side.
Nataly 25th Feb
I
used
to
have
a
job
where
I
saw
my
daughter
less
than
an
hour
a
day.
It's
really
tough,
I
hear
you.
But
the
time
I
did
spend
with
her
I
was
totally
focused
on
her
and
it
was
good
quality
time.
On
weekends
I
also
didn't
take
time
away
from
her
and
we
had
a
great
time
together.
I know it's tempting to think that working from home is an easier option, but in my experience, not always. Working from home can often mean working non-stop and then you might be distracted with a work call when you want to be with your daughter. I know it's not easy, but try not to feel guilty. You're doing what you have to for your family, your daughter is definitely benefiting from it, and the time you do spend with her is probably really great and focused on her.
Uhura 25th Feb
Guilt
in
this
instance
is
not
useful.
Think
quality,
not
quantity.
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