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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Contrary to others many jobs that claim extensive travel can actually be done with less travel than the previous incumbent or as advertised.  Some people travel for work because they like it.  And give be a break about the "on the deathbed nobody ever wished she worked more". On the deathbed nobody also never wished not to have money to retire, to pay for care for an elderly parent with dementia, or unanticipated special needs.  There are legit competing priorities to more time with your children.[/quote]

+1 I travel more than I would like with small children, but having a "top job" meant that it wasn't catastrophic when my husband unexpectedly lost his "top job."  I wouldn't trade the financial security and ability to provide my children with what they need without having to count pennies.[b] And every once in a while, I take my kids with me on business trips, which teaches them something about the world as well.[/b][/quote]

What do the kids do when you actually have to do business on the business trip?  You bring them with you to the meetings, dinners, nights out, and conferences?  Do they miss school?  This seems weird.  [/quote]

Not PP, but I also bring our kid to conferences, when spouse is able to come along.  Conferences are largely on the weekends in my field, so no issue missing much school.  Many colleagues also bring their families when able to and their spouses are able to come.  [/quote]

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