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It is definitely possible and I do this on a daily basis. I work from home, have 2 kids and have founded two startups. It's not without its challenges that's fo

by jeffio 15y ago

It is definitely possible and I do this on a daily basis. I work from home, have 2 kids and have founded two startups. It's not without its challenges that's for sure... Here is a post I wrote for parents in the same situation as me: http://maplebutter.com/superhero-tricks-for-startup-parents/ http://maplebutter.com/superhero-tricks-for-startup-parents/ And here is another post I did last week summarizing 20 great articles on this topic: http://jeff.io/posts/20-inspirational-articles-for-startup-parents http://jeff.io/posts/20-inspirational-articles-for-startup-p... I am always keen to read comments when these kinds of posts hit HN. We are not alone STARTUP PARENTS!!! :)

michaelneale 15y ago
Currently doing/attempting/have done. Seems to be that working mostly at home (or being very near home) is an enabler, otherwise it would be too much absence. Just being there seems to be a big part of what kids need.
toast76 15y ago
Like anything, it is what you make of it. I quit my desk job 4.5 years ago. Worked at home up until last month. In that time I've had two kids (eldest now 3) and every day of their lives so far they've had both parents at home with them. I work weird hours, sometimes starting early, some times finishing late....all just depends on what needs doing. The 3 hrs I'd ordinarily spend commuting, I spend with my kids. Now things are a little different. We have a startup with actual employees and that means office time. It's much harder now, but it's really just the commute and the time away that is difficult. Like any job, it's up to you to balance your life how you see fit. Being your own boss at the very least gives you flexibility you'll never see in a desk job. So I think startups are perfect for work/life balance.
eberfreitas 15y ago
Thanks for these articles. That will be me in like 4 months, so I'm really trying to understand how things gonna be when my baby arrive.

by jeffio 15y ago

michaelneale 15y ago

Currently doing/attempting/have done. Seems to be that working mostly at home (or being very near home) is an enabler, otherwise it would be too much absence. Just being there seems to be a big part of what kids need.

toast76 15y ago

Like anything, it is what you make of it. I quit my desk job 4.5 years ago. Worked at home up until last month. In that time I've had two kids (eldest now 3) and every day of their lives so far they've had both parents at home with them. I work weird hours, sometimes starting early, some times finishing late....all just depends on what needs doing. The 3 hrs I'd ordinarily spend commuting, I spend with my kids. Now things are a little different. We have a startup with actual employees and that means office time. It's much harder now, but it's really just the commute and the time away that is difficult. Like any job, it's up to you to balance your life how you see fit. Being your own boss at the very least gives you flexibility you'll never see in a desk job. So I think startups are perfect for work/life balance.

eberfreitas 15y ago

Thanks for these articles. That will be me in like 4 months, so I'm really trying to understand how things gonna be when my baby arrive.