Promoted but now I never see my family

1w ago·1 min read

Got the job I've been working toward for 5 years. Pay is great, title looks good on LinkedIn, but I'm traveling 3 weeks a month and my kids barely know me anymore. My oldest asked my wife when dad was coming home the other day and she said next week. He said 'which week though, because you always say that.' That hit different. Wondering if this is really what success is supposed to feel like or if I totally screwed up my priorities. Anyone else regret moving up?

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DDean F.Regular1w ago

Congrats on the promotion, but real talk - my library trips with the kids are what I cherish most. Is there any way to renegotiate the travel expectations or find a job at a company that values fathers being present? The money isn't worth missing your kids growing up.

PPhil C.Regular1w ago

My pancake Sunday tradition almost got axed when work got heavy. Now I protect that time like it's sacred. You earned this job, so you should have enough capital to push back on the travel schedule. Your kids will remember you being there more than they'll remember the fancy title.

LLarry K.Regular1w ago

I feel this in my soul. I got caught up in the 'dream job' trap too and realized I was missing everything that actually mattered. Three weeks gone is brutal. Talk to your boss about what travel is actually non-negotiable. Sometimes these roles have more flexibility than we think.