Cache Merrill founded a tech startup when his children were young, necessitating long hours that often led to missing family moments. The emotional weight of his kids' disappointment became a significant wake-up call, highlighting the struggle between work commitments and family involvement. Merrill works between 60 to 70 hours weekly, feeling the pressure to always be present for his team and clients while juggling the demands of parenthood. Despite the challenges, he is dedicated to improving his work-life balance as his children grow older.
Leading a growing team while trying to be present for my family has been one of the most challenging parts of my career. Being a startup founder has often meant long hours, constant connectivity, and difficulty fully disengaging from work.
The emotional toll of missing key family moments is heavy, and it can feel like I'm never fully succeeding at either work or home.
There's always more to do. I often find myself juggling client needs, team management, and finding time for my kids and family events.
My kids' disappointment was a wake-up call for me.
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