I feel like if you want to stay out of bad performance review or PIPs maybe make sense to send your kid to the childcare for the full week. I decided that it will be only way that I could think of to reduce your stress with the kid and without 5 days of childcare support it is simply too much work. I have 1 year old, and I am experiencing the same issue and I have no way to go back to less than 5 days. The main gains I have been experiencing is less stress, more time for yourself and happier kid, since they learn so much in childcare with the proper teachers. I recommend Bright Horizons; some corporations have discounts there. Check with your HR, for instance when I was in Microsoft, I got 20% discount and that was \~$6-7K per year.

E6 @ Meta

agafonovslava

Please share more perks like this, super interesting on where or how to use it... are you suggesting to advertise startup or business that you are building on the side?

E6 Tech Lead in Meta Integrity Team

I agree with with you @Edbert Chang!\
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Startups offer a unique blend of innovation, flexibility, and the exhilaration of building something from the ground up. However, they often operate within a framework of financial uncertainty and resource constraints, which can make the prospect of long-term stability and substantial financial reward less certain compared to established corporations.

In an era where living costs and inflation are on the rise, the allure of corporations becomes more pronounced. Corporations, with their established infrastructure, often offer more than just a stable paycheck. They provide comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the security that comes from their established market presence and financial robustness. Especially with more family obligations and kids.

For many individuals, especially those with families or long-term financial goals, the stability and benefits offered by corporations can outweigh the potential, yet less guaranteed, rewards of a startup exit. In essence, while startups may promise the dream of rapid growth and significant payouts, corporations offer the reality of steady growth, stability, and a structured path for personal and professional development. If companies like Meta are too much burn out Rahul and Alex could go to Microsoft or something laid back with work life balance instead. The salary will be twice lower, but they could work on the startups or do bunch of hobbies on the side.

Hence, the decision to return to corporations, or similar entities, might not solely hinge on financial necessity but also on seeking a balance between innovation and stability, especially in unpredictable economic times.

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