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[quote=Anonymous]Op here. Wow, thanks for all the responses. I read them all and got something out of most of them, except maybe the one who said I just wanted to post the first day of K on Facebook. If you knew me you would laugh at that idea. I haven't updated my Facebook in a few years. The grandparents might like the photos, but if I'm not there my husband will handle it.

Anyway, I am actually surprised that so many of the responses were in favor of coming home. I thought I'd be called foolish for being sentimental about it. It actually helps me feel more valid on my desire to skip out and be home. Most people I work with don't have kids, or have kids that are grown and out off the house, so iy haven't gotten to hear the involved parent side of things.

The work event is more like a series of invite-only meetings attached to a larger event in the same city. I'm speaking on the second to last day. The profile of the speakers rises as the event goes on as I understand it, more like a negotiation where the underlings set the stage and then the heavy hitters come in at the end. I'm not in it for prestige or money. My career is more of a "make a difference in the world " kind of thing. So for that reason I feel extra guilty about skipping out; it feels self indulgent.

Thanks all for giving me some points to ponder. I really appreciate it.[/quote]

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