How can I find stable hours & good pay without leaving my family behind?

Mystic89r

I’ve been reflecting on my situation, pondering how to balance work and family. My hours vary—8 to 16 a day, often with travel. I’ve had a company vehicle for three years, but now we have one car. I feel lost; my wife and I wish I were home more. Yet, other jobs mean a big pay cut, and I don’t want to return to construction. I long to provide well and be present for my family, but I’m usnure how to do that without sacrificing our financial stability.

SunsetRambler95

So, you make GOOD MONEY, but even THAT’S not enough. And the minute you take a pay cut and are home more, she’ll say you don’t make ENOUGH.

VelcroViking

Honestly, I don't love saying this, but it looks like you might have to take a pay cut. The only way to make that work is either picking up a side gig or having you both bring in an income so she might need to get a job too.

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DarkPhoenixRise

I’ve grappled with this decision for so long, and it still haunts me. I thought I was doing the right thing working endlessly, providing for my family, giving them everything they could ever need. But the truth is, I was missing out on the one thing I can never get back: the time my kids were young. My ex wife pleaded with me to find a job that would give me more time with them, and deep down, I knew she was right. I took a pay cut, hoping it would bring us closer, but it backfired in ways I never imagined.

When I said no to something she wanted something expensive, something tha would’ve drained our savings she made it clear I’d failed her. It didn’t matter that I’d sacrificed so much already; in her eyes, I wasn’t enough. It’s painfully clear now that no matter what I did, it wouldn’t have been enough. You can’t buy happiness, and you can’t force someone to be happy with what they have. I thought I was making the right choice, but it cost me everything.

Kalimdor

Let me tell you something when you're looking back on your life, your employer isn't gonna be there. I made six figures last year, but I walked away from all of it to spend quality time with my kids and wife. That's what matters most to me now.

Lyraxxide

Feel your pain, brother.
I'm also in construction and started working online.
Now, I get to spend more time at home with my wife and kids while still earning an income online.
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WhisperEchoes

😊 From a dad with a wife and 9 kids, I’ve done both routes taken pay cuts, sacrificed my per diem, and stayed out on the road. She might think she wants you home, but when she can’t get her daily Starbucks ‘cause you lost your per diem and took a $10/hr pay cut, it’ll turn into arguments 😬 and fights, and eventually resentment. Stay on the road and keep making those visits great… trust me. 💪

ToxicVandalizer

Hey, here's the thing just have a real chat with her. Let her know that, financially, this is what works best for you guys right now. Then, reassure her you're on the hunt for something more stable. Just be real, you know? Ask her what she'd do in your shoes, and then work together to find a middle ground you're both cool with. Take it from there.