Traded my first class upgrade for a middle seat on an earlier flight. Worth it to be able to put my daughter to bed tonight. 🙌👶🌒

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Wow, surprising even THIS post attracts the haters. As a parent, I can totally relate to the small unexpected win. Happy for you, OP!

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As a father I read this post and immediately put myself in OP's position and it made me smile. My son is just old enough to know what it is to give daddy a hug and it makes my life!

Good for you! I don't travel as much as most of you guys but when I do, being able to make it home to put my son to bed and have dinner with my gorgeous wife reminds me why I do what I do.

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Guaranteed we see this in the "top" posts within 24 hours. Good for you on both counts.

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How about trading consulting job for an industry job even if it pays a bit lower so you can put your daughter to bed every night? Or is it not worth it?

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^ How about you mind your fucking business. Kidding but really, props to you OP.

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Some salty folks here; just wanted to share some positivity! ✌️

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Cash me outside how bow dah?

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What is this nonsense? Behave like a parent first. This is common sense. You don't get a fucking applause for being a decent parent.
Giving up a first class upgrade shouldn't even be considered a 'sacrifice' like you're making it out to be. Wow.

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So what do you want? Applause?

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A guy!! Just fucking read.

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Why is everyone from EY assuming OP is a woman???

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OP - don't listen to these haters. That must have been a really great feeling!!

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Why is this a good for you? Isn't this commons sense?

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Yep. Same here. Dinner with the kids thanks to earlier flight.

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@OP - Stay strong. You are an awesome mother and role model. Ignore these sexist trolls!!

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^^ I know right? OP is very obviously male. A woman wouldn't be on here looking for a pat on the back for parenting. I bet OP babysits his kid.

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I will bet Booz Allen is a man

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Guy, but thanks!

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E2.. note to self.. op is a dude.!!

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Props to you, OP. Little moments like these (and I'm not calling this a sacrifice) are what your daughter will remember :) enjoy the weekend.

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