Taking a promotion that requires more travel and I feel guilty
Got offered a senior role that would be a big step up in pay and title. Problem is it needs 3-4 nights a week on the road at least. My oldest has soccer, my youngest has school events, and my wife is already stretched thin with her job. The extra money would help but my kids barely know me as it is. Taking it anyway because my family needs the financial security but man I feel like a terrible dad right now.
The guilt is real but don't underestimate the impact of financial stability on your family. Being stressed about money affects your kids too. Maybe there's a middle ground where you negotiate some of the travel or build in specific weeks where you're home.