It is definitely possible and I do this on a daily basis. I work from home, have 2 kids and have founded two startups. It's not without its challenges that's for sure...
I quit my desk job 4.5 years ago. Worked at home up until last month. In that time I've had two kids (eldest now 3) and every day of their lives so far they've had both parents at home with them. I work weird hours, sometimes starting early, some times finishing late....all just depends on what needs doing. The 3 hrs I'd ordinarily spend commuting, I spend with my kids.
Now things are a little different. We have a startup with actual employees and that means office time. It's much harder now, but it's really just the commute and the time away that is difficult.
Like any job, it's up to you to balance your life how you see fit. Being your own boss at the very least gives you flexibility you'll never see in a desk job. So I think startups are perfect for work/life balance.
Currently doing/attempting/have done. Seems to be that working mostly at home (or being very near home) is an enabler, otherwise it would be too much absence. Just being there seems to be a big part of what kids need.
I quit my desk job 4.5 years ago. Worked at home up until last month. In that time I've had two kids (eldest now 3) and every day of their lives so far they've had both parents at home with them. I work weird hours, sometimes starting early, some times finishing late....all just depends on what needs doing. The 3 hrs I'd ordinarily spend commuting, I spend with my kids.
Now things are a little different. We have a startup with actual employees and that means office time. It's much harder now, but it's really just the commute and the time away that is difficult.
Like any job, it's up to you to balance your life how you see fit. Being your own boss at the very least gives you flexibility you'll never see in a desk job. So I think startups are perfect for work/life balance.