Well I started a new job today after separating from the military. I had been enjoying my last 2 months at home with my wife and 2 kids while I burnt up my leave days and it was great. Endless hours spent together playing, laughing dealing with tantrums, you name it. But I was there for it and I loved it.
We had my oldest during the height of Covid and that combined with me being on a less strenuous tour for the last few years, my work life balance was pretty great. Much better than the normal 9-5.
Today I got home from my new job after the standard 8 hour shift and 2.5 hours later it’s time to put the toddler to bed. That’s all I got..a measly 2.5 hours with my pride and joy. I left the bedroom, picked up my newborn and bawled my eyes out. 90% of her waking hours were spent with me away at work. I do t know how I’m going to do this.
Make it make sense.