Career move or stay put for the kids?

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5d ago1 min read

Got offered a promotion that's basically my dream job but it would mean traveling 3-4 days a month and longer hours overall. My kids are 6 and 10. I've been watching them grow and I don't want to miss stuff but I also feel like I'm sacrificing my career for them. Did anyone else make this choice? No judgment either way I'm just trying to figure out what the right call is.

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CCarl D.Regular5d ago

I'd take it if you can swing the logistics. The longer hours worry me more than the travel honestly, but if it's truly your dream you might regret passing it up way more than your kids will mind the schedule shift.

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JJerome S.Regular5d ago

Dream job doesn't come around often. Your 10 year old will remember that you went for it, and your 6 year old will adjust fine with a little extra planning around those travel weeks. Sounds like you're the kind of dad who'll make it work either way.

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MMatt S.Regular5d ago

That's a tough one man. The travel piece is real, but 3-4 days a month is manageable if you lock down quality time the rest of the time. I've found my kids care way more about me being present when I'm actually there than how many days I'm around.

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