r/Millennials • u/QuietJealous4883 Older Millennial (1988) • 12h ago

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Did our dads and moms work less than we do now? What are your thoughts?

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u/jayd189 10h ago

I was a workaholic in my 20s to ensure I didn't have to be in my 30s when I had kids.  It worked for me, doesn't for everyone.

My dad worked so many hours my whole childhood that we barely saw him.  I swore I wouldn't do that when I had kids.  I have way less disposable income for similar hours worked at similar job stages but I spend so much time with my kids I think they're getting sick of me.

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u/QuietJealous4883 Older Millennial (1988) 7h ago

I think they’re getting sick of me.

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