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Question for those that travel a lot for work
Posted on 12/19/22 at 12:08 am
Posted on 12/19/22 at 12:08 am
I have an opportunity for a promotion. The plus side is that I will work from home and not work at an office anymore. The down side is that I will also be required to be on the road about half of the year.
I put in a lot of hours now and work more than I should. I’m constantly stressed and I think this job would be great for reducing my stress levels. The obvious drawback is the time away from home. I was on the road a lot for a few years after my office was destroyed in Hurricane Michael. It was tough at first but I found a balance. That was for about 2 years and ended in 2020.
My question is for those of you that travel a lot and have families. Is it worth it to you? Do you feel like it works for you or do you have a lot of regrets?
I feel like I bring my job home now and I don’t like how that effects my home life. I think this new job would make me happier. I have to decide if missing the time with my wife and kids is worth it in the long run.
I put in a lot of hours now and work more than I should. I’m constantly stressed and I think this job would be great for reducing my stress levels. The obvious drawback is the time away from home. I was on the road a lot for a few years after my office was destroyed in Hurricane Michael. It was tough at first but I found a balance. That was for about 2 years and ended in 2020.
My question is for those of you that travel a lot and have families. Is it worth it to you? Do you feel like it works for you or do you have a lot of regrets?
I feel like I bring my job home now and I don’t like how that effects my home life. I think this new job would make me happier. I have to decide if missing the time with my wife and kids is worth it in the long run.
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Posted on 12/19/22 at 12:16 am to 12
Are you a mafia enforcer?
Posted on 12/19/22 at 12:16 am to 12
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I have to decide if missing the time with my wife and kids is worth it in the long run.
It's not and you know it's not
Posted on 12/19/22 at 12:16 am to 12
I might spend 4 weeks away from home each year, and that's totally fine.
Half the year? No way. Absolutely not. I'd quit today.
Half the year? No way. Absolutely not. I'd quit today.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 12:21 am to 12
I find when the job is stressful, you're never fully present at home anyway. If this allows you to be a better father/spouse when you are home, I don't think it would be a bad idea.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 12:38 am to 12
My last job started out with 2-4 days a week but at the end it was more 5-7 days a week. The latter sucked tremendously. I started feeling like I was only coming home to switch out clothes. Had no idea what was going on at home because my travel was so hectic. In a 5 day stint, I was in 11 airports and 5 different hotels. Barely knew what way was up.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 12:44 am to 12
DON'T DO IT, BRO. It's an addictive lifestyle and your family will not appreciate the negligence. It's one thing to marry into it and another to engage in it after. Don't get me wrong, I still love it but it absolutely stresses a family to the limits. I don't recommend it at all. Seriously, don't do it.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 1:20 am to 12
I've been away from my family for almost 2 weeks, and while manageable I haven't enjoyed it. I couldn't imagine being gone for half the year.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 1:56 am to 12
was a consultant that travelled weekly...
if you have kids, don't do it. if you have a wife who is cool with it and will travel with you occasionally, with no kids. fricking do it, it's awesome.
if you're single, don't give it a second thought, do it
if you have kids, don't do it. if you have a wife who is cool with it and will travel with you occasionally, with no kids. fricking do it, it's awesome.
if you're single, don't give it a second thought, do it
This post was edited on 12/19/22 at 1:59 am
Posted on 12/19/22 at 2:16 am to 12
If this travel is to the same places often, you can simply start new families in each of those cities and spend your time circulating between them.
You can expect to fornicate much more than you do now unless these families find out about each other in which case it will be significantly less fornication - like close to zero.
Didn't say it would be easy. You're welcome.
You can expect to fornicate much more than you do now unless these families find out about each other in which case it will be significantly less fornication - like close to zero.
Didn't say it would be easy. You're welcome.
This post was edited on 12/19/22 at 2:56 am
Posted on 12/19/22 at 2:19 am to 12
If you’re stresssd now, not sure leaving the house half the year for the road won’t bring the same if not more stress.
As other poster said, if you’re single or married no kids, go for it. If kids, it’ll be tough. I spend maybe 30-40days a year on the road for work and it’s a perfect balance.
As other poster said, if you’re single or married no kids, go for it. If kids, it’ll be tough. I spend maybe 30-40days a year on the road for work and it’s a perfect balance.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 5:26 am to 12
It depends on other factors. Do you make your own schedule? Is it on average 1-2 nights of travel a week or 4? Is it regional or national?
For me, it works but I have full control of if, when and how long.
For me, it works but I have full control of if, when and how long.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 5:43 am to 12
Will you be getting a significant raise and compensated for the travel? Will you travel a few days a week or every other week? How old are your kids? What does your wife think?
I know a lot of people who travel for work. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be from what they tell me. On the other hand, if the money is right and your spouse is on board, it would be hard to say no.
I know a lot of people who travel for work. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be from what they tell me. On the other hand, if the money is right and your spouse is on board, it would be hard to say no.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:00 am to 12
I traveled a lot for work years ago. No kids, but it did put a strain on my marriage, and contributed to our eventual divorce. I wouldn’t do it if you have kids. 50% is a lot, and is likely less than the actual expectation.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:06 am to 12
How old are your children?
When my kids were younger it was more important for me to be home. Now they are older and more self sufficient, it’s easier to be away and it not be as impactful.
I spent about 90 nights in a hotel this year. That part sucks. It’s important to be home by Thursday night and NEVER leaving on a Sunday.
Every situation is different.
When my kids were younger it was more important for me to be home. Now they are older and more self sufficient, it’s easier to be away and it not be as impactful.
I spent about 90 nights in a hotel this year. That part sucks. It’s important to be home by Thursday night and NEVER leaving on a Sunday.
Every situation is different.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 6:17 am to 12
I was way more attentive to the family when I traveled. I compensated hard to make up for the times I was gone. Even now that I don't travel as much, when I do and come home, it's much sweeter. Build up some loyalty with an airline and a hotel brand and create new family travel opportunities. My family would not have gone to Europe as early as we did if I didn't have points and miles.
If you're a good husband and father normally, you'll be a good one as a work traveler.
The biggest negative is if you can't dictate and modify your travel schedule. I was able to curate mine such that I didn't miss important events. Not having that flexibility could be regrettable and should be a serious consideration.
If you're a good husband and father normally, you'll be a good one as a work traveler.
The biggest negative is if you can't dictate and modify your travel schedule. I was able to curate mine such that I didn't miss important events. Not having that flexibility could be regrettable and should be a serious consideration.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 7:06 am to 12
Don’t do it unless you have to, especially if you have young kids. You will miss very important things with your kids and your wife will be cracking anyone that will give her attention and lay down beside you like nothing is happening. That is a fact!!! And if anyone says “ oh.. my wife wouldn’t do that “ is kidding themselves.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 7:13 am to 12
I’m gone tues-Thursday every other week. I find that to be perfect balance with work and family
Posted on 12/19/22 at 7:13 am to 12
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My question is for those of you that travel a lot and have families. Is it worth it to you? Do you feel like it works for you or do you have a lot of regrets?
When I was single, I loved traveling for work. In my mind, being married esp with kids, it’s not worth it. There wouldn’t be a price they could pay me to be gone that much.
Also, give any hobby you have up. After being gone all week, you’re not going to be able to just come home then leave the next day to get a round of golf in. Lol. Jody will be taking your spot in the foursome.
This post was edited on 12/19/22 at 7:41 am
Posted on 12/19/22 at 7:13 am to 12
My dad traveled a lot for work when I was a kid. I understood since it was what he had to do so we could go on vacation and live in a nice home. Didn’t bother us.
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