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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, this is not a working vs not working. It is about which job will be able to work for this mom and family. 
No one has told her to quit both jobs and stay at home.

Logistically, both parents can not be traveling 50-70% for their jobs. that is not how it works when you have kids. Unless you really are fine with a nanny raising them because, lets be honest, that is what will be happening. 
The little they will see their parents, and mostly at night will not add up to much and likely little quality time. To say different is just lying to yourself. [/quote]

These arent infants, kids will be busy with school and other activities until the evening anyway.[/quote]

You're right, they're not infants.  It's easier to do this kind of travel when they're infants because infants are ultimately fine as long as they are fed, clothed, clean, and loved.  Older kids need their parents.  I can speak authoritatively about this because I am currently living the life OP is contemplating.  The older my kids get, the harder it becomes for me to travel.  I am missing games, performances, special activities, and just time with them on a regular basis.  It is reaching the point that it is completely unsustainable and I am looking to get out.  Perhaps there are other people who don't care if they miss those things and are fine having the nanny take them.  But I can assure you that it doesn't work for my family.  OP, if you have the option and money is not an issue, choose your family.  Nobody lays on their deathbed wishing they had spent more time at work.  [/quote]

Pp, and everything in your first sentence  is utterly and completely wromg.  I'm sorry that you dont even know what you missed.[/quote]

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