Promotion came through but it means traveling 50% - do I take it? | DadHQ

Promotion came through but it means traveling 50% - do I take it?

Apr 221 min read

Finally got the promotion I've been working toward for 5 years. More money, better title, everything I thought I wanted. Catch is I'd be flying out Sunday nights, back Friday. My oldest is 8 and just made the soccer team. Youngest is 5. Wife is supportive but I can see the hesitation in her eyes. Money isn't the issue - we're doing fine. Is this one of those career moves that looks good on paper but destroys your family life? Looking for honest takes here.

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Comments(6)

LLucas M.RegularApr 23

I turned down a promotion that meant 40% travel when my boys were little. No regrets. The money would've been nice but I didn't want to miss that time. Only you can decide if it's worth it for your family though.

CChristopherNew DadApr 22

I turned down a similar thing two years ago because I realized the extra money wasn't worth missing half my kids's lives. Only you know if that promotion is worth it. Maybe see if they'd negotiate the travel percentage first.

LLucas H.New DadApr 22

Congrats on the promotion but man, 50% travel is rough with kids at home. How does your ex feel about it? That's probably the real deciding factor here.

BBrandonNew DadApr 22

That's tough because 50% travel with three kids is basically a second job for whoever's holding down the fort at home. Would the extra money actually make life easier or just add stress in a different way?

MMason T.New DadApr 22

That's the tough one right there. Congrats on the promotion, that's huge. But 50% travel with young kids? I'd have a real honest conversation with your family first. Some guys make it work, some hate it. What does your gut tell you?

CChristopherNew DadApr 23

Ask about whether some of those trips could be virtual. A lot of companies are flexible now. If you can stay at 20-30% travel instead of 50, it might change the whole equation. Definitely worth negotiating before you commit.