Comments on: Good Dad or Good Employee. Pick One. http://www.21stcenturydad.com/2008/05/15/good-dad-or-good-employee-pick-one/ One Dad's Thoughts, Ideas, and Feelings. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:28:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: plonkee http://www.21stcenturydad.com/2008/05/15/good-dad-or-good-employee-pick-one/comment-page-1/#comment-265 plonkee Sat, 31 May 2008 17:57:58 +0000 http://www.21stcenturydad.com/?p=199#comment-265 You know, this is the sort of thing that women have been saying for years. Goes to show that it's not a gender thing at all :) . I'm a firm believer that you can have it all if you want to, just not all at the same time. You know, this is the sort of thing that women have been saying for years. Goes to show that it’s not a gender thing at all :) . I’m a firm believer that you can have it all if you want to, just not all at the same time.

]]> By: Jim Berigan http://www.21stcenturydad.com/2008/05/15/good-dad-or-good-employee-pick-one/comment-page-1/#comment-238 Jim Berigan Tue, 20 May 2008 19:06:40 +0000 http://www.21stcenturydad.com/?p=199#comment-238 Hi! Great post! Within the past six months, I left my full-tme job as an elementary school principal and have started freelance writing at home. My wife works full time, so I am taking on many more responsibilities with my four kids, ages 9, 6, 5, and 3. I've loved the change and freedom. My relationships with my kids has improved and I have a whole new appreciation for my wife, before she went back to work. I look forward to reading more! Thanks! Jim Berigan Hi! Great post! Within the past six months, I left my full-tme job as an elementary school principal and have started freelance writing at home. My wife works full time, so I am taking on many more responsibilities with my four kids, ages 9, 6, 5, and 3. I’ve loved the change and freedom. My relationships with my kids has improved and I have a whole new appreciation for my wife, before she went back to work.

I look forward to reading more! Thanks!

Jim Berigan

]]> By: Dad of Divas http://www.21stcenturydad.com/2008/05/15/good-dad-or-good-employee-pick-one/comment-page-1/#comment-237 Dad of Divas Tue, 20 May 2008 14:54:09 +0000 http://www.21stcenturydad.com/?p=199#comment-237 Just wanted to tell you that I have linked back with a post of my own on this topic... http://dadofdivas.blogspot.com/2008/05/dad-talk-balancing-work-home-life.html Just wanted to tell you that I have linked back with a post of my own on this topic…

http://dadofdivas.blogspot.com/2008/05/dad-talk-balancing-work-home-life.html

]]> By: Dad of Divas http://www.21stcenturydad.com/2008/05/15/good-dad-or-good-employee-pick-one/comment-page-1/#comment-231 Dad of Divas Sat, 17 May 2008 16:42:34 +0000 http://www.21stcenturydad.com/?p=199#comment-231 I hear you loug and clear. It definitely is a challenge to be a dad as well as balancing work responsibilities. I am a bit more lucky to have a job where, being the supervisor I can leave if need be, but there are so many other dads that I know where this is not the case, and they have to make hard decisions in regards to what is best for their family. Thanks for the post. I look forward to reading more in the future! I hear you loug and clear. It definitely is a challenge to be a dad as well as balancing work responsibilities. I am a bit more lucky to have a job where, being the supervisor I can leave if need be, but there are so many other dads that I know where this is not the case, and they have to make hard decisions in regards to what is best for their family. Thanks for the post. I look forward to reading more in the future!

]]> By: boogiemum http://www.21stcenturydad.com/2008/05/15/good-dad-or-good-employee-pick-one/comment-page-1/#comment-225 boogiemum Thu, 15 May 2008 15:47:13 +0000 http://www.21stcenturydad.com/?p=199#comment-225 Your daughter and step son are so lucky to have you as their dad! My hubby has really been getting more involved with our children lately, taking them to the doctors and such. He was quite the workaholic before, but now enjoys helping with the children. This makes me tear up b/c the bond they have is so special to watch. He hates his job, (he owns his own company) but now realizes that the biggest bene is he can take time off most of the time whenever he wants to spend that time with our kids. Yesterday he did so to take our youngest to his school end of the year party. Keep fighting, we will get their someday. Be the change you wish to see, right ? :) Also, as a former HR Rep. I can tell you that your friends that got let go have a great case in court... Your daughter and step son are so lucky to have you as their dad!

My hubby has really been getting more involved with our children lately, taking them to the doctors and such. He was quite the workaholic before, but now enjoys helping with the children. This makes me tear up b/c the bond they have is so special to watch.

He hates his job, (he owns his own company) but now realizes that the biggest bene is he can take time off most of the time whenever he wants to spend that time with our kids. Yesterday he did so to take our youngest to his school end of the year party.

Keep fighting, we will get their someday. Be the change you wish to see, right ? :)
Also, as a former HR Rep. I can tell you that your friends that got let go have a great case in court…

]]> By: 21st Century Dad http://www.21stcenturydad.com/2008/05/15/good-dad-or-good-employee-pick-one/comment-page-1/#comment-224 21st Century Dad Thu, 15 May 2008 15:04:59 +0000 http://www.21stcenturydad.com/?p=199#comment-224 @Beth: I was feeling handcuffed during the genesis of this post. The previous day at the office, I glanced at a picture of my daughter. I started to miss her terribly. The glance turned into a long look and I started to cry. I'm not saying it's impossible to make time for the kids as a full-time employee, but right now, I'm feeling the squeeze. @Beth: I was feeling handcuffed during the genesis of this post. The previous day at the office, I glanced at a picture of my daughter. I started to miss her terribly. The glance turned into a long look and I started to cry.

I’m not saying it’s impossible to make time for the kids as a full-time employee, but right now, I’m feeling the squeeze.

]]> By: Beth http://www.21stcenturydad.com/2008/05/15/good-dad-or-good-employee-pick-one/comment-page-1/#comment-223 Beth Thu, 15 May 2008 14:39:55 +0000 http://www.21stcenturydad.com/?p=199#comment-223 Hear, Hear! Let's hear it for the 21st Century Dads! My husband works full time (and then some) as well as studying for his Master's. He STILL finds time for the kids. He may not go to every doctor's appointment, but he darn well knows what's going on in their lives and makes sure he is a strong influence on them! Kudos to all the dads who take/make the time to be active in their children's lives! Hear, Hear! Let’s hear it for the 21st Century Dads! My husband works full time (and then some) as well as studying for his Master’s. He STILL finds time for the kids. He may not go to every doctor’s appointment, but he darn well knows what’s going on in their lives and makes sure he is a strong influence on them! Kudos to all the dads who take/make the time to be active in their children’s lives!

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