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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I haven't read through all 7 pages, but wanted to share something from my former law firm days (now in-house). My boss was/is a very driven woman - still there - top of her field, nationally respected, built an amazing practice when it was tough to come up as a woman in BigLaw. She works a ton of hours, in early, on weekends, sending e-mails at hours, etc. BUT, when her kids were in middle and high school? Left on the dot at 6:30 each day to make it home for family dinner at 7. Never fail. She never took calls from anyone while in a meeting (always prioritized face-to-face time even for the most junior associate), but did make an exception for her kids. Those calls (infrequent) were always put through and taken. She couldn't make every school event during the day, but made it to as many sports events as possible, and was at all evening events. She showed up for her kids, and we all knew it and shaped our own family/career priorities as a result. Her children are now grown, and they are all so close as a family. It's really lovely to see. Your DD is telling you in a million ways that she needs more of you. Prioritize her more; you can still have your career, but you can't/shouldn't risk losing her. [/quote]

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