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I was just asked to travel 1-2 weeks a month as part of work for a year or two. I have not seen the financial offer associated with it, but they really need me and I think they will sweeten the deal. I have a unique understanding of some govt regs that they need me to apply in another jurisdiction.

I have two young boys (6 and 11) and my wife works part time.

For those who have been in my place in the past.....what kind of impact did it have on your family life and marriage.

Looking back, do you have any advice, any regrets?

The plus for me is that I'm about 8 years from early retirement. If I can negotiate a big income jump as part of this, it will help increase my long term pension (which is based on my average salary in the last 5 years of working).

So do I accept short term pain for long term financial gain....or could I look back on this as a bad trade off by missing part of the best years with my kids?

Soul searching....
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