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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you regret any of the trade offs you’ve had to make in terms of relationships in order to have your career? It could be less time with family, friends, spouse, kids, etc?

I’m at a turning point in my cateeer where it could really take off or I could mommy track. I’d love to hear from others on the pluses and minuses of a high powered career.[/quote]

Do I regret not being around as much as I would've liked during daycare years and some early elementary? Yes. Lengthy commute meant it was hard to drop off (DC couldnt go to school as early as I needed to head out) and hard to pick up (my drive wouldnt allow me to make it to school in time for pick up due to length of commute). That alone made me feel more disconnected than I wanted. I couldnt be there in the morning and got home with an hour to hang out before bed.

That said, I wouldn't be where I am now (title or money wise) without working hard those early years. I was out of the workforce for three years when DC was born and when I went back in, I felt my own pressure of catching up for lost time and proving myself by sacrificing some work/life balance. Thankfully that's all long behind me and post-pandemic it's even better as I'm still hybrid. Executive level, great salary and feel good about being able to pay for school tuition and save for college. [/quote]

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