re: Possible life changing decision on the horizon

Men shape their son's lives in more ways than a person can begin to measure.

This may have been covered, but would there ever be an opening in Austin?

Bless you bro, that's a very tough decision. I hope it works out for you.

I'd pick time with my kids over a job every day


eta: and my kids are little shits

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Any of you ever faced a decision like this? How did you handle it?

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I stayed in your situation. There are afternoons when I'm paying bills that I think I made a huge mistake and how much easier my financial situation would be. Then there is the other 99% of the time that I am with my son and know that I made the right choice. It's completely up to you. If you have been the constant in your son's life, sounds like it with the 60-70% comment, I wouldn't do it in your shoes. He has already dealt with the divorce/seperation, now he is going to have his primary parent seemingly bail on him.

Question for you. You say his mom isn't a bad parent, but also say you have him 60-70% of the time. What mother, in the same town, allows the father more time with the child than her? Is it a work situation, or does she just want more freedom than 50/50 provides? If it's the freedom angle, you absolutely fight for custody. Being that the kid is accustomed to being with you more than the mom, she would likely be the one with weekends and holidays in that scenario. Worst case, you sit down with her and kick the tires. She may not mind giving up an extra 10% of time with him if you are willing to drive him majority of the way every weekend and are flexible in the Summer and for holidays. Also, talk to your son. He's 7, but he needs to feel like you are taking his feelings into account.

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Industrial sales and way more than you can imagine.

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You further my point. You're exactly the type of armchair quarterback who can't empathize. What if he's going from $50,000 income to $100,000+?

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Kids don't care about money and things.

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Of course not, but in 10 years lil Austin Cajun will be headed to college, hopefully. What if the Houston job meant he could pay tuition?

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First, he'll probably never tell you, but he has a ton of regret for not being around. If he doesn't, he was not a good father. By definition.

Second, I'm not saying presence automatically makes you a good father. I am saying lack of presence automatically makes you a bad father. By definition.

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He has told me. Why wouldn't he? But what the frick does it matter if he has regrets or not, by your "definition" he's already a bad father. So frick your judgemental self six ways from Sunday.

My father would have had regrets either way. But would I have been better served to have my dad around a little more often but he was completely miserable the whole time. I don't think so.

My sister and I turned out perfectly fine from our situation. And my parents making the decisions they did provided us with a lot of opportunities we wouldn't have otherwise had.

I have a 10y/o son and I enjoy every minute I can spend with him . I work 50-60 hrs a lot of weeks but I can come home to my family and this is what refuels me . It seems like he was 5 yesterday . Companies can and will replace you in a minute . Your son can't .

I've been on both sides of the income equation. I also had custody of my kids from my first marriage. Ex wife did what OP is considering, those kids are now almost adults and they resent her for it. A nice trip once a summer doesn't make up for missing ball games, skinned knees, playing catch ect.

I'm not trying to be an arse, please don't take my post that way. My point is that many here have actual real life experiences with similar situations.

calm down


let's talk about your dad issues