Promotion means more travel and I don't know if I should take it
Got offered a big bump in title and salary but it comes with weekly travel, sometimes 2-3 nights a week. My wife is supportive but my oldest is 7 and asking when daddy's coming home. The money would be huge for us. We could finally fix up the house and actually save. But I feel like I'd be missing everything. Did anyone take a promotion that required more travel? Do you regret it? My gut is saying no but my bank account is screaming yes.
Co-parenting across two households has taught me that presence matters way more than a paycheck. The travel means you're gone for bedtimes, school stuff, random moments. Can you negotiate the travel requirement down before accepting?