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PestFreeCanada
Verified Community Coach
24 days ago

How To Run a Full Time Business While Taking Time Off for a New Baby?

My wife and I are being blessed with a second child that is arriving in January and I couldn't be more excited and happy!

I am a little worried about running my business while my wife is home with the baby, our senior dog and some times our toddler too. I do want to take time off to be home with them, but do need to put food on the table. I hired a young guy that I am in full training mode with right now. Someone who can still generate some income while I am at home with my family. I think working like 3 days a week staggered is looking like the best option for me now, but also considered a short day everyday? I don't know.

It is a lot to take in and think about but I wonder if anyone else had a child while they were running a business? How did you handle it?

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  • AnthonySalazar's avatar
    AnthonySalazar
    Verified Community Coach
    11 days ago

    Congrats on the baby!! That's super exciting!

    Is there anything you can do while you're at home since you have a new person getting trained? Or do you have to do the delivery of your services yourself?