I really do love this job...

Until I come home and realize how much I miss my family

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Word. “Work life balance there is not. Only work life choices.” - Yoda probably

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I feel the need to yoda-ize that a bit more. “Balance between work and life, there is not. Only choices between work and life, there are."

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Wife and I just committed to “look at the market” this winter and see what local options there are and really understand the financial trade offs

Same.. have decided to take up whatever good local opportunity comes next..

Preach!!! I tried to get local. Works some times but not always. Sometimes local is a barn burner and you still can’t see your family

I did the daycare drop and pickup today. Worked from 9.30-3.30. Will do the same on Monday, but juggle with my also consulting wife. My directors, partner, and client all understand and work around my family needs. I set expectations early. Take control of your time, demonstrate your value, give the impression that you have options and you can get better balance.

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