Got the promotion I've been pushing for but didn't realize it would mean my phone never stops buzzing. Yesterday my son was asking me to play catch and I was dealing with a client emergency. I feel like I won the lottery but lost the prize at the same time. Is this what upper management is always like or did I just sign myself up for burnout?
Congrats on the promotion but that's the part they don't tell you about moving up. The money is nice but your personal time just evaporates. Is there any way to set boundaries on the on-call stuff?
This right here is why I haven't taken the promotion when it was offered. Everyone said I was crazy for turning it down but my family needs me present more than they need the extra income. Maybe there's a middle ground for you though?
Man this is the trap nobody warns you about. You get the job you wanted and suddenly you're working more hours for less quality time with the kids. Worth asking if the raise is worth the trade-off you're about to make.
Congrats on the promotion, that's huge! But yeah, the 24/7 thing is brutal. I went through something similar when I moved into management. What helped me was setting hard boundaries - like no work calls after 7pm unless it's actual emergency. Your team will respect you more if you're present when you're with your kids, not half-checking your phone at dinner.
The on-call life is real. I started using Do Not Disturb scheduling on my phone so at least mornings and bedtimes are sacred. Game changer for my sanity.
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The 24/7 on-call thing is brutal. I went through this a few years back and it burned me out fast. You might need to push back on expectations or at least negotiate some actual off hours.