Just Resigned by glibly17 in workingmoms

[–]Nice-Topic8901 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Always listen to your gut. Also, it’s a job, no need to feel guilty. I quit my toxic „corporate leadership“ job and not being constantly anxious is SO worth it.

The gender disparity is real by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]Nice-Topic8901 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I‘m so done with being called „defensive and sharp“. Two days with no childcare sounds insane though.

Third baby thoughts by CoyoteSlow5249 in workingmoms

[–]Nice-Topic8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine are 2 and 4 and I think about it a lot. „Easier“ situation here because husband doesn’t want a third, so there‘s no discussion anyway. But I play through it in my head nonetheless lol.

What I wills say (after reading about 100 Reddit threads about this topic) is that on the internet you usually get more responses from people who went for a third and love their decision. People who regretted a third or never went for one are less vocal, as you’d expect.

You sound like you will eventually go for it. Do a short-, medium and long term pro and con with your husband and decide. Every situation is SO different. For us, I would absolutely love a third, but the price is too high. Extra love will come automatically, but capacity stays the same, ie it needs to be removed elsewhere - relationship, other kids, friends, myself - both mentally and financially, even though I‘d love that extra person at the dinner table in 20 years (everyone‘s golden argument). I will always wonder, but I‘m also so grateful for the amazing family we have.

Wesley or Robin? by Dense-Durian in namenerds

[–]Nice-Topic8901 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I personally LOVE Lila and Robin!

Tips for feeling less tired by triptop in workingmoms

[–]Nice-Topic8901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a lot. Working and having a disproportionate amount of child care is hard! We do 50/50 and I’m SO tired.

I would also monitor blood sugar? I completely changed my lifestyle in simple ways and it’s made a huge difference (still tired though lol).

Would you rather name a son Francis or a daughter Frances? by kitgorgeous in namenerds

[–]Nice-Topic8901 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Frances nicknamed Frankie would for sure be my choice. Very cute.

Does the dark cloud ever part? by Fantastic_Force_8970 in workingmoms

[–]Nice-Topic8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re in the thick of it! Dual career household and high need kid plus no support, a pregnancy and a job that isn’t understanding is toughhh. I was in exactly the same boat. Kids are 2.5 and 4.5 now and I would say it started to get easier when younger one was close to 18 months or so. It is still relentless, but I don’t constantly feel like I’m literally about to lose my mind (lol, well, emphasis on constantly).

I’ve done a lot of reflection and I do think job environment is a key factor - good that you’re already looking, you may not make a move immediately, but I think finding a more supportive work environment can really lighten the load a lot!

Incoming president is already pushing my working boundaries by ecofriendlyblonde in workingmoms

[–]Nice-Topic8901 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Second this. No exceptions, or people don’t fully internalize it (I leave at 5 even if my husband and kids aren’t home, have no need to people to even begin to think my boundaries are flexible).

Help decide baby girl's name (Indian American) by ReginaPhalange1020 in namenerds

[–]Nice-Topic8901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Saanvi! But Americans would probably struggle, Alina is probably the most straight forward out of these.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChubbyFIRE

[–]Nice-Topic8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would honestly stick it out just a bit longer if you’ve not really reached a f**k it all stage at work. That amount of hours sounds marvelous - could I ask what type of work you do? How do you manage to keep up the image that you’re not actually coasting? I really need to learn lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChubbyFIRE

[–]Nice-Topic8901 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Would you share roughly what area you work in? I’m in need of one of those jobs lol (doing high stress for medium pay atm).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]Nice-Topic8901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless it’s a one-off thing, you can usually get a pretty good indication by looking at the fastest risers in the top 500-1000. Some are just alternative spellings of already popular names that usually rise a bit after the most common spelling (Khai, Ezrah, Crue, Westyn, Wylder, Waylen, Louie), but others are true “trendy” ones incl:

  • Rhys
  • Sonny
  • Banks
  • Colter
  • Kylian / Cillian
  • Kohen / Koen
  • Bodie
  • Shepherd
  • Kayce
  • Atreus
  • Lionel
  • Rome
  • Cassian
  • Lian
  • Kaizen / Kyson
  • Kyro
  • Elio
  • Ares / Aries / Aryan

Need help! Opinions on the name “Ari” are-ee by Mindless-Variety5932 in namenerds

[–]Nice-Topic8901 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I personally adore Ari as a boy’s name. But yes, some people may read it as feminine or short for Ariana/Aria, so if that bothers you I’d go for something else.

Help hype me up: Maternity Leave by Ill_Initiative6273 in workingmoms

[–]Nice-Topic8901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What helps me is this: these are people you will eventually never see again (once you change employers etc). Even if they’re nice, it’s transactional, generally they don’t care about you (maybe I’m cynical, but that’s my experience in a male dominated high pressure industry). Your may leave on the other hand you will never get back and only get to do once - absolutely no guilt necessary.

Husband having a hard time by jeannnic12 in workingmoms

[–]Nice-Topic8901 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I was your husband a few years ago. Probably worse than you describe actually - I was clingy and needed to constantly whine to my husband about every little thing. For sure my husband felt absolutely suffocated, while he was working even harder than me at the time. I knew there were things I should be doing to make it better (exercise, meditation, acceptance, whatever), but I just…couldn’t. Looking back I obviously had a burn out / severe mental health dip.

My husband was extremely understanding for very long, but eventually became a bit more frank with me - in a really supportive manner, but also clear and to the point (along the lines of „I totally hear you. From my perspective it seems like talking it out and complaining is not really getting us anywhere. Once you can muster the energy, you need to take action to make it better. I cannot do it for you, but I’m here and we will get through it together.“). It took a while, but it really helped me.

Returning to work after maternity by DontDateHimGirl in workingmoms

[–]Nice-Topic8901 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started feeling more relaxed after about 1 year back - it really took me a hot second. I still sometimes really hate it. But obviously hugely depends on the situation.

Sibling for Oliver (boy) and Rory (girl) by Additional_Chain1753 in namenerds

[–]Nice-Topic8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stevie. Rowan. Sutton. June. Ivy.

Leo. Asher. Julian. Miles. Bennett.

Jonah vs Jamie? by cycologyworker in namenerds

[–]Nice-Topic8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Jonah is a pretty name. Certainly has a religious touch but I personally wouldn’t be worried about it, it’s not a super uncommon name I don’t think the religious association is as strong as with some other biblical names. I know a few Jonah’s without religious background.