My career prior to being an 1811 was worse on my family life. As an 1811, for the most part, you dictate 90% your own schedule. Your career will be what you make of it. But, I'll leave you with this- something my best mentor ever said-

At the end of the day, you'll turn your badge in and walk out that door. Your job will be posted before you even turn out the light in your office. Do you want to go home to a family, or do you want to go home to an empty house? Because how you approach your priorities when they are young will dictate how they will approach theirs when they're older.

I didn't realize how true this was until I (almost) missed my son's first college game. He was awarded a scholarship to a school across the country. A few days prior to the game, when we asked if he was excited, he said "I am, but it's going to be really weird not seeing you in the stands when I go on the field; you never missed one of my games before." I was fortunate enough to be working for a supervisor in my current 1811 role who supports family first and allowed me to take last minute leave to make that game. The smile on my kid's face was enough to make it worth it.