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Re:Ask HN: Did your life as a parent affected your life as a... by johngorse on Thursday May 04, 2017 @05:20PM (#14268937)
It is possible to find a closer job, but I kinda like it here where I am. I have an awesome team mates. I was thinking about remote job, but this is another story, because the lack of personal contact changes you I guess. While I love my wife and my two kids (son - 2 years old, daughter - 5 months) I guess it is healthy to change environment from time to time.
Re:Ask HN: Did your life as a parent affected your life as a... by unfocused on Thursday May 04, 2017 @10:13PM (#14270634)
If you like your job, then see if you can work from home just 1 day a week. Start small.

I'm actually the "boss" where I work and I allow one of my employees to work wed and thurs from home.

So long as they do good work, I could care less where they are. So perhaps try telling your boss that you have thought of all the details like meetings, picking a quiet day when its not busy, or telling them that you will guarantee you will be reachable at all times. Sometimes managers that are old school need to be sold on how you will manage their worst fear - doing nothing at home.

Re:Ask HN: Did your life as a parent affected your life as a... by b_emery on Thursday May 04, 2017 @06:44PM (#14269543)
Working remote even 2 days per week would buy you 4 hrs/wk. That's huge. We just moved closer to my work and the kid's school. The 20 min gained per day (in the morning) has been surprisingly valuable.