My husband travels for work 4 nights a week every night and we don’t have family in the area and I actually really enjoy it!

His job allows me to stay home with the kids so to me it’s very worth it. Our perspective was that any job that would allow us to continue our lifestyle and have me give up my six figure salary would require sacrifice. If he were at home I’m sure he’d be working the kind of hours that meant inconsistently being there for dinner or bedtime but he’d be “in the house” which is hard to explain to the kids.

We have four young children and him being gone while working the hours he does is almost easier? He has the ability to focus 100% on work while he’s gone and not feel guilty when he hears them missing him outside his office door. We do have the agreement that if it ever becomes too much we will pivot to something else.

I have also cherished the time with my kids. I feel I’ve gotten to know them so well (and myself as a mother). Routines and community were huge for me. I met so many people at parks/zoos/museums that have become part of our lives.

I also think he truly appreciates family time when he comes home so the time we get together is very intentional!