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Published Dec 20, 2019

292: My Wife Wants Another Kid, But I Don't | Feedback Friday

Join Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo on a compelling Feedback Friday as they navigate personal and professional dilemmas, from the decision to expand a family to balancing sibling weddings with work, managing financial tensions, and transitioning careers. This episode is packed with practical advice and emotional insights, perfect for anyone facing complex life transitions.
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  • Family vs. Work

    and tackle the dilemma of attending a sibling's wedding versus fulfilling critical work responsibilities. Jordan emphasizes the importance of family, noting that jobs come and go, but family is forever. He advises considering the long-term impact of missing such a significant event, suggesting that the emotional cost might outweigh the professional one 1. Jason adds that attending major milestone events like weddings is crucial for maintaining family bonds 2.

    You're going to create so much animosity in the family and it's going to be something that lives with you for the rest of your life.

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    Jordan and Jason agree that while work is important, family events like weddings hold irreplaceable value 1.

       

    Holiday Weddings

    The hosts discuss the added complexity of a wedding scheduled on a major holiday, such as New Year's Eve. Jason shares his personal experience of attending a holiday wedding, describing it as inconvenient and disruptive to his plans 3. Jordan acknowledges that while the couple's special day is important, it can cause significant logistical issues for guests 3.

    My cousin got married in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve. It turned into misery, and I still haven't forgiven him for it.

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    They both agree that while it's the couple's prerogative to choose their wedding date, they should consider the impact on their guests 3.

       

    Life Priorities

    Jordan and Jason delve into the broader topic of prioritizing life events over work duties. Jordan shares a story about a friend who prioritized his brother's wedding over a critical work event, highlighting that sometimes personal commitments should take precedence 4. He argues that missing such events can lead to long-term regret and strained relationships.

    Go enjoy the wedding instead of thinking about how you got fired for going.

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    Jason concurs, emphasizing that while work is important, it should not come at the expense of significant life events 4.

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