My son is just beginning to understand me leaving on Mondays and now cries, even when saying bye on FaceTime. It’s killing me. How long does this phase last? 😕

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My son used to get upset but now he just whines for a minute and then my younger one copies him. Then I remind them daddy always comes back. More important: when you are home, leave your phone and computer in the laptop bag and pay undivided attention to them! They will notice it even subconsciously

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I left the firm when they cried that I was leaving.

I came back when they whined when I was home

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That sucks and I'm dreading that exact time with mine. During my 20 years in consulting, I've seen many people leave because it never stopped. I've started to show my son where I'm flying to each week and fill him in on that area. So far that's working. Good luck!

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It sucked. Been local for the past two years repairing my family after several years of traveling. It never got easier until I stopped traveling

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It depends on old he is, but if they are older, they get over it pretty fast. My younger son who is 7 likes it when I FaceTime him in the evening and show him my hotel room, or the rental car I got. Also, I try to bring him something small from my trip like my hotel key if it’s interesting, special snack from the plane, etc. As someone else mentioned, might be good to think about what is important for you.

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I’d find a new job.

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My kid (3) gets upset some weeks and others he’s fine. But yes when he sad about me not being their, you can’t Unhear that cry

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I tell my son that I'm helping people. I tell him where I'm going and what the people do. He is 5, but he gets it. He tells me he misses me a lot which is awesome and heartbreaking every time.

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After divorce, it will be just you and lounge drinks

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My kids got over it quickly - don’t make it a big production. I’ve always said “daddy’s gotta get paid” and they get that. I compared it to being a fireman and having multi-night on/off schedule. I also got them into maps and “stories from the road”...

My son thought we were abandoning him when we left him at daycare for 3 hours. Now he knows we are coming back for him each day. Life's tough, end of the day you may be privileged with the choice of looking for a local job and spending time with him. You have to make the call on what's best for you and the fam

How old is he?... My daughter had the same issue, but my wife did a good job explaining her that this is my job. Now my baby is 3 and I do FaceTime every day...

It’s not the kid it’s you

My oldest wants me out of the house each week

I’m out the door Monday morning before my son wakes up...

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