Career vs Dad guilt is real

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1w ago1 min read

Got offered a promotion that would require more travel. More money, better title, exactly what I thought I wanted. But my youngest is 4 and my oldest is 9 and I'm already missing too much. My wife says I should take it. My gut says I'll regret being gone all the time. Anyone been through this? Does it get easier or am I just going to feel guilty either way?

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KKyleRegular6d ago

This is the thing nobody tells you about fatherhood. You start measuring success differently. A promotion feels hollow if it costs you time with your kid. What's your gut telling you?

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MMike R.Regular1w ago

Real talk, how much more money are we talking? Sometimes the extra travel and stress doesn't justify the bump. You gotta do the math on your actual quality of life, not just the salary increase.

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MMikeRegular1w ago

That promotion isn't going anywhere but your kids' childhood is. I turned down a big opportunity two years ago and I don't regret it for a second. More money sounds great until you're missing all the moments.

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