Partners or those in consulting for a long time who are married - how do you manage travel post marriage? How do you balance family life and travel related to work?

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As with every other aspect of marriage, communication is key. When I was traveling 200+ days a year we had very clear and precise communication about schedules and expectations: down to what stuff could get done around the house and what stuff we would just have to be okay about leaving undone. We would figure out the trips where he could join me for a day or two. We identified dates that were non-negotiable and I would not waiver: I don’t care if it was a multi year $$$ deal: if that meeting was on a non-travel date I wasn’t at the meeting. The firm isn’t going to make your marriage a priority: only you can do that. I can honestly say there hasn’t been a single instance where I wished I had “flexed” and gone on the trip instead of keeping my word and staying in town for my family commitment.

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Thanks for sharing!

I had a buddy who was partner at Deloitte and left it after two years because he said there were no happy marriages at the top. He is now coo at a regional firm and life is great

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