How do you guys do it? I started consulting right before the pandemic, so very little travel. My workload was very manageable at the beginning, but now I’m spending 12 hrs/day in front on my computer. I feel like I’m missing out on so much personal time, but more importantly family time.

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I have been in consulting for a while but now have 2 little kids. I have decided it isn’t worth it. Starting to look for other things.

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Set boundaries with your teams, take your PTO and learn to say “no” to “great developmental opportunities”. Not that I am good any of the above. I feel consulting enables me to have a fulfilling career and pays well enough for my wife to stay at home. I also try to protect 5-8 pm every week day to spend time with kids, have dinner as a family and help with bedtime routine. I usually return to work after kids go to bed and work late hours.

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100% in the same boat. Agree with M1. Life is short. Do what makes you happy and those you cherish the most happy. It’s just a job.

It’s not easy OP. You need to own your career and set limits with your team. Force yourself to log off work at a reasonable team and spend the evening with your family.

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