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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have kids and a wonderful spouse who works from home. I took a new job five years ago that I enjoy, and can be stressful and challenging but in a good way, and requires me to travel away from home 4-6 days per month (think 2-3 overnight trips to a major city not far away).

For this job, I get paid over $600k annually.  We’re trying hard to manage this money wisely to save for college, invest, do things for the kids, etc.

Lately I have been gut-wrenchingly sad every time I leave my kids.  The excitement of the new position has fully worn off and I still enjoy the work, but I miss my kids and spouse so, so much.  My kids and spouse are okay without me; we even have involved grandparents nearby.

Can someone help me here with some advice?  I’m not thinking of quitting- I’ll never find another job like this and we have a financial plan for the next five years to help pay for the kids.  But I miss them so, so much and I feel awful every time I am away.[/quote]

You are lucky.  My spouse travels a ton and has to go in office.  They were gone 12 weeks in a row this fall (one or two 2 days a week, others M-F, other weeks included weekends) and they make less than you by a lot!  If we could make $600K on one salary for only 4-6 days a month we would take it! They also work crazy hours and are in the office as I type this!  What do you do?

Spouse is looking for a new job.  Likes the travel and we like the points/miles/status we get, but salary is low for all the work and travel. It isn't worth it anymore.  4-6 days a month is not hard to travel imo.  An uncle traveled basically every week to US and Canada (management consulting) for 20+ years and his kids are fine.  Both went to Ivies and are totally fine/ happy.  He finally changed careers and makes less $ but is MUCH happier.

Have special days with just you your kids when back.  Give spouse a break if did work while your traveled.  Or save your $ and cut spending and change your job, but honestly yours sounds so wonderful!  [/quote]

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