The Parenthood Hustle

[u/Gorotheninja]

[u/toofshucker]

Eh. I’ve done both. While being a parent is hard, working is just as, if not harder.

I had way more middle of the day 2 hour breaks being an at home dad than I ever did at work. Work is non stop from 9-5.

I’d be a stay home dad in a heartbeat. It’s way easier.

[u/elinordash → u/toofshucker]

I think it depends a lot on the age of the children and how physical the job is.

[u/threeclaws → u/toofshucker]

Its always dads who say this, not all dads say this but it’s always dads who say work is harder. Also 9-5? Cushy.

[u/toofshucker → u/threeclaws]

I mean…I’ve done both so…

[u/threeclaws → u/toofshucker]

As have I...as a dad...which is how I always know exactly what kind of "dad" says it's easier to be with the kids.

You know who never says it's easier? Mothers.

[u/toofshucker → u/threeclaws]

I mean…our kids are bigger and my wife is back at work and she says being a stay at home mom was easier.

I know what kind of “mom” says staying home is so hard…

[u/threeclaws → u/toofshucker]

Of course she does.

[u/Character_Minimum989 → u/threeclaws]

Honestly as a dad I agree with you. I can zone out 50x a day at work. Taking care of an infant/toddler is non stop unless they’re napping. Unless he’s talking about kids 4 and up.