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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]... because although I live a six hour flight away from DC, I'm NOT actually IN DC -- I am 90 minutes away, without traffic, on a good day.

I telecommute and only go to the office on big (professional) occasions, and I don't have a car.

What should I tell my friends and family, who have professions with more flexible schedules (but have understandable barriers themselves, like new babies?)?

I just don't think they GET it and I think they feel slighted and/or like I'm a workaholic. But the reason I'm traveling is for professional, not social reasons, and if I were to go to them the professional part would definitely not be possible.

And while I consider at times extending my calendar in the office over a weekend the truth is I want to get home and see MY kids, as much as I'd also like to hang out with theirs...[/quote]

OP, why do people know you're in/outside of DC for a work trip?  Keep your mouth shut.  And don't post about it on social media, because no one gives a shit.  If you're posting pictures of yourself walking around the tidal basin and your relatives live downtown, then yeah, they're probably going to be offended.  But if you're in a hotel room 90 minutes away, without traffic, you're basically in a crappy hotel in WV, so just don't talk about it.  I don't understand how you people manage to make problems for yourselves.  Seriously, just stop talking.[/quote]

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