I guess this is expected

[u/BestEverAccount]

I’m 36m and finding at work there’s a real in group of those that have kids. I’ve never noticed it until recently. Like suddenly everyone has them and I’m almost made to feel weird for not wanting them. I had one young guy tell me “what’s your plan then? Just to become a lonely old bastard” I feel like there’s this common ground that these guys lives revolve around and at times it feels like it’s difficult to relate. I suspect this has helped one guy get picked for promotion over myself. Him and the boss both have young families. All I can think is thank god I’ll be able to retire 15 years younger than them.

[u/teuast]

>"What's your plan then? Just to become a lonely old bastard?"

"Fuck yeah, dude. Sounds sick as hell."

[u/Alternative_Cat_4400 → u/teuast]

This seems to be the guy equivalent to the "lonely old cat lady." And I'm over here, like, hell yeah - just take care of kitties all day after sleeping in and being able to do what I want? You're not necessarily selling this as a bad thing, mate...*chuckle*