- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Any Family Men here have a job with 50% travel?
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:52 am
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:52 am
Mostly national travel with some international? How does it impact your family life? what are the pros/cons of taking something like this assuming the pay is more than sufficient?
39
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:53 am to Tiger Ryno
Depends on the hooker budget.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:54 am to Tiger Ryno
I wish
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:54 am to Tiger Ryno
Somebody else will taking care of the household duties during your absence.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:54 am to Tiger Ryno
I don't know if I could do it.
I quit my old job that was 50% or greater for travel once my wife became pregnant. Now I travel like once or twice a year.
I much, much prefer to be home every night with my family.
If I could take my family with me, I might consider taking a job with lots of travel again.
I quit my old job that was 50% or greater for travel once my wife became pregnant. Now I travel like once or twice a year.
I much, much prefer to be home every night with my family.
If I could take my family with me, I might consider taking a job with lots of travel again.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:55 am to sjmabry
Willcover travels a lot. where he be?
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:55 am to Tiger Ryno
no way I'd take something like that
there isn't a sufficient pay to compensate for me being away from home half the time
might as well work offshore
there isn't a sufficient pay to compensate for me being away from home half the time
might as well work offshore
This post was edited on 11/19/14 at 11:00 am
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:55 am to Tiger Ryno
I travel for work now, with the same pay as I had in the cubicle. I also get to work from home a good bit. My wife seems to be fine with it, though she pressures me into making a definitive schedule.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:56 am to Tiger Ryno
I do it, it's very hard. If your spouse isn't committed as much as you are it will cause hardship to the relationship. Talk to your wife dude.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:58 am to yellowfin
quote:
they isn't a sufficient pay
C'mon man, you're better than that.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 10:59 am to Tiger Ryno
I only sleep in my house about 3-4 months of the year. The other 8-9, I'm traveling. I really miss my dog.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:00 am to Tiger Ryno
frick travelling, family or no family
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:01 am to Gaston
yeah I would office from home when I'm not traveling and I would control when I travel but it would likely be up to 50% of the time since the clients would be national
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:05 am to Tiger Ryno
I user to do it. Has its pros and cons. Miss out on some things you'd like to see like little league games and whatnot but it also makes you appreciate them more. And frankly, sometimes it's just nice to get some me time. It's not for everyone and I've seen it ruin marriages but some relationships thrive on being away from each other often.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:06 am to Tiger Ryno
With young kids no way.
It puts significant pressure on your wife and the first time you face time with a 2 year old on a 3 day trip and they break down crying when they see your face you'll want to turn in a notice.
With older kids no way. You'd miss to many important life events.
As a husband and a father you can't provide for your family if you aren't there 50% of the time. Plus it puts a lot of pressure on your wife and kids to interact with you when you are around, so they have 2 versions of life. When Dad's around and when he's not.
It puts significant pressure on your wife and the first time you face time with a 2 year old on a 3 day trip and they break down crying when they see your face you'll want to turn in a notice.
With older kids no way. You'd miss to many important life events.
As a husband and a father you can't provide for your family if you aren't there 50% of the time. Plus it puts a lot of pressure on your wife and kids to interact with you when you are around, so they have 2 versions of life. When Dad's around and when he's not.
This post was edited on 11/19/14 at 11:07 am
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:18 am to Tiger Ryno
I currently travel about 100k miles per year for my job and my wife is currently pregnant with our first child. The traveling takes a toll on both your health as well as your family life. If i'm gone Tuesday-Friday, I can promise you that for Friday night and most of Saturday I am exhausted and trying to catch up. Then get ready for another trip on either Monday or Tuesday with the same outcome. Being on the road that much leads to bad eating habits, lack of exercise and lots of beat off sessions. There is a lot of burden on my wife because she doesn't cook too much so while i'm gone, she's eating out or not eating at all which isn't good for the little one. When i'm home I can at least help put some veggies into her diet and give her the nutrients that she needs.
I am currently looking to get out of this role because of the travel. I am much happier when i'm at home and not dreading dealing with cancelled flights, delayed flights, hotels, rental car's and amateur travelers who don't know how TSA or security works.
I am currently looking to get out of this role because of the travel. I am much happier when i'm at home and not dreading dealing with cancelled flights, delayed flights, hotels, rental car's and amateur travelers who don't know how TSA or security works.
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:39 am to ccomeaux
quote:
ccomeaux
you need a better name cody
This post was edited on 11/19/14 at 11:39 am
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:43 am to Tiger Ryno
yes
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:45 am to Tiger Ryno
I'm sure Jody will watch after your family
Posted on 11/19/14 at 11:46 am to Tiger Ryno
i don't have kids but I used to have a job that travel was 50-75%. It was really hard on my wife, and our relationship.
I suspect I will have to do it again in the future, but right now its about 25% travel.
I suspect I will have to do it again in the future, but right now its about 25% travel.
Page 1 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News