Career advancement or more time with family?
Got offered a promotion that comes with a lot more travel and longer hours. Better pay, better title, exactly what I've been working toward for years. But my oldest starts middle school next year and I want to be present for that stuff. My wife is supportive either way but she's clearly stressed about me being gone more. Anyone turned down a big opportunity for their family? No judgment just need to think through this.
This is the tough one. I turned down a similar gig because my kids were still young, but you gotta think about what matters most to you long term. Board game night every Friday keeps me sane, and I wouldn't trade that for anything.