Submitted by Brian (not verified) on July 31, 2008 - 1:02pm.
The time for your children and wife is tough to come by when we need to earn money to live. Money to pay the motgage, to put towards the collage fund, and maybe even a trip to Disney. Like many modern Dads I am happiest when I can spend time with my kids (and yes I enjoy spending time with my wife). I had worked in the hotelk industry for years and loved it, but the hours were not family friendly. Then I moved into a sales job where the time and money were great, but I did not enjoy what I did.
The key is to find a job that makes you are passionate about and the money will be there. No matter how much money you earn though, finding joy in each activity with your family is the most important part of being a father. Lastly, when you look at the money factor as an 800lb gorilla, then that is what it will be.
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Re: The Economics of Fatherhood
The time for your children and wife is tough to come by when we need to earn money to live. Money to pay the motgage, to put towards the collage fund, and maybe even a trip to Disney. Like many modern Dads I am happiest when I can spend time with my kids (and yes I enjoy spending time with my wife). I had worked in the hotelk industry for years and loved it, but the hours were not family friendly. Then I moved into a sales job where the time and money were great, but I did not enjoy what I did.
The key is to find a job that makes you are passionate about and the money will be there. No matter how much money you earn though, finding joy in each activity with your family is the most important part of being a father. Lastly, when you look at the money factor as an 800lb gorilla, then that is what it will be.
Check out www.HappyManOnline.com for more great fatherhood stuff. Sugn up for the free weekly e-newsletter, you'll enjoy!