So overwhelmed with the constant travel, I feel like I can never get anything personal done and I’m sacrificing all my relationships and friendships. Any one else feel the same ?

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Welcome to the role. More seriously, this is a very hard job. Being at the client site sacrifices being at home. It’s better than it used to be. But it still sucks. People find a balance that works for them, but that balance usually involves total client dedication for a good part of each week.

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I made it a thing. I asked staffing. Told everyone who would listen what I wanted. Negotiated with partners to be able to do it. Made me a pain. Lost me a few friends. But I made it work.

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My own balance was to minimize travel. I do FS work and live in NY. My travel schedule is much more manageable than most. But I had to turn down opportunities. And I likely moved slower because of that.

@Mck1- did you ask for a lighter travel schedule or try your best to get aligned to the group? I’m about to be extended on a project that requires constant travel. I kind of want to see if I can get one week out of the month remote in exchange for the extension

OP, I heard ACN was trying the “local model” wherever possible. Are you in a specialty group that is low on resources? Try talking to SMs and MDs

I’ve explicitly told folks I will only work on local projects if I knew I had a couple of months coming up with personal stuff. Not everyone likes it, but if you’re in NYC I’m sure there is no shortage of work

I’ve done this for decades. (Yes, I’m old). You can make this work, keep up w friends w calls during the week, and working ahead so you’re not working all weekend. Friday night, Saturday and most of Sunday are for my family and friends. ( Sunday afternoon I organize my self for the work week, pack, etc) I love what I do and want to keep my family and friends an active part of my life. It’s manageable

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