I'm naturally passive and picky. I also fixate on tasks and avoid human interaction. These traits are perfect for my job, so I find it very rewarding.

These traits are terrible for parenting.

As a result, I need to set up hard barriers around balance. I don't work outside 9-5 unless required to. When required to, I find ways of spending more time with my fam. I make a point of finding activities that I can do with my kids, so I'm not so distant.

It sucks. I feel like I'm perfectly suited to be a corporate cog, but I need to work hard to be a nominally functional family member.