CELEBRATION: Got the promotion without traveling 80% of the time
Never thought I'd see the day. Negotiated into a senior manager role that's 95% remote with maybe 1 week/month travel instead of the typical 4-5 weeks. They actually valued my request to be present for my kids' stuff.
Starting next month. Told the kids yesterday and my 9yo said "Dad this is the best day ever." Absolutely made my year. If anyone's in a similar position and wants the template I used for that convo with my director, DM me.
This gives me hope lol. Currently at a job wanting to move up but dreading the travel. Knowing it's possible to negotiate different terms is actually helpful