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Comment by Edward LaRue on January 30, 2010 at 10:22pm

I work for a small financial company maybe 10 or 15 hours a week, plus a day or two a week at a local record company, and mon-thurs I have class that I walk to. So I say I work pretty hard, but student loans help me and the fam. Allows for me to stay home more and not have to work evenings or something at a restaurant, which would blow.

Comment by Frank Huynh on January 20, 2010 at 7:54pm

I am in sales so I am driving from appointments to appointments a lot. If not I am going door to door to small businesses. My wife is 7 months pregnant and I hope I will have enough time for my new family and not have it effect my production at work. I am glad my wife found this website for me.

Comment by Ricardo Van Valen, Sr. on September 15, 2009 at 11:00am

It is for this reason that this program was created. It is designed specifically for fathers just like you and me.
http://www.ad-alyzer.com/727/twaitter

Comment by mike on September 15, 2009 at 10:59am

i think quality time is not looked at in the same way as kids see it . i dont think there is a right or wrong way to do it as long as you do it. kids dont care what you do with them like the time i took my daughter hunting when she 4 the first time she wanted to go just to spend time with me but she liked it and the next year she got her first buck it was a 6 point and she helped me skin it and clean it . or my oldest son likes to work on my mustang with me even though he dont do anything cause he is two but he has fun and i think thats what matters most sorry for the long thought

Comment by mike on September 15, 2009 at 10:43am

not all parents can choose how much time they spend with there kids. i work in a coal mine and i drive a train there i am on call 24 7 365 and i do work 7 days a week and im there for 16 to 18 hours a day i do get a day off sometimes but its rare . i get to spend a lot of time with my kids even when i have to work but i give up sleep to do so but some people cant do that . i dont get to see them as much as i like but they know i have to work

Comment by Ricardo Van Valen, Sr. on August 27, 2009 at 3:16am

Hi everyone! When I first joined this forum, I was
look for forum that had activity - then it seemed like
nobody did any talking - glad to hear form you!
I was reading an article that had this comment:

Children need more than so-called quality time, that
is, a set half an hour or so with the children
periodically. They need quantity. A columnist in a
Swedish daily writes: “During my 15 years as a
reporter, I have met a great number of juvenile
delinquents . . . A common denominator is that they
seem to have been exposed to quality-time upbringing:
‘My parents had no time.’ ‘They never listened.’ ‘He
was always traveling.’ . . . As a parent, you can
always choose how much time you will give your child.
Your choice is judged 15 years later by a ruthless
15-year-old.”

I would like to get your opinion on the concept of
"quality time".

It seems to be a constant juggle/struggle to provide
for the family and be there for them emotionally and
spend the time needed.

Comment by Darin Webster on August 24, 2009 at 10:52pm

i work 60 hours a week for the last 3 months in conocophillips building asu debottle neck project been long hot days but a loving wife at home and the best little girl a man could ask for now were moving in to a new house and still working long hours fun fun

Comment by Renato on August 18, 2009 at 12:47pm

I'm still working...but I have to travel about one hour away. It puts a financial burden on us. Gas is expensive. Also the wear and tear on my vehicle. But it dose pay the bills...somewhat. Hang in there guys!

Comment by Eric on April 24, 2009 at 3:17pm

It's hard being away... but bills have to be paid... I'm Eric BTW - nice to meet you all..

Comment by kevin pelletier on February 23, 2009 at 6:52pm

Hi everyon I just joined the group and thought i would say Hi.
I drive tractor trailer all day hauling trash from 5 am to between 3and 5 at night.
It does suck I dont get much time with my daughter, but as we all understand its what we have to do.

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