Cornholio

Account Executive

Savage Families

I just started a new job that is an amazing opportunity. But, I will be traveling a decent amount. I have a one year old at home and want to be sure I make the most of our time when I'm home and be present as much as possible in the road.

Any of my savage moms or dads out there have any advice on work travel as a parent?

thanks fam!

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UrAssIsSaaS

Arsonist

SaaS Eater

I dont have a kid but was one once (i know shocking) but my mom travelled a lot growing up so ill give you that perspective.

When you are home, be present, put your phone away, dont worry about emails, just be there.

Sounds simple but it would drive me nuts when she came home and worked half the time she was there. My brother and I told her that, she worked on it, and it got way better.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

This is spot on.

Cornholio

Opinionated

Account Executive

Great advice I appreciate it!

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

☕️

Kids fly free on most airlines under 2...and after you have enough miles, Mom can hop on the flight as well for cheap. No one is checking if you have double occupancy when you expense...so bring em.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Only works if you have a cool territory ;)

"Hey fam guess what -- we're going back to Des Moines AGAIN!!!"

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

☕️

GET READY FOR NEW RUTHERFORD, KID!

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Bwahaha. Hey guys, headed to Fresno!

MCP

Valued Contributor

Sales Director

Duluth!!! You got Duluth!
End of line.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

I live in MN so I *gotta* defend Duluth!

MCP

Valued Contributor

Sales Director

Watch the end of Feds. It will make a lot more sense.
End of line.

MCP

Valued Contributor

Sales Director

No, too populous. There’s a college there. Lots of named accounts. Try Bakersfield.
End of line.

DataSlangah

Politicker

SAE

I think I have to disagree with you on this. I remember some of the best times is when I went with my dad on his sales trips. They were terrible places like Des Moines, but he let me carry his "important" bag and he made me part of the team. He would try and stay at a place with a pool and he would work while I played in the pool. We would order room service and it was a bonding experience. We also went to cool places like HH Island and Naples, FL for our family vacations. Sometimes you have to stay is a crap place to appreciate the good ones.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

When you're a small kid, anyplace with a pool is not a crap place. :)

Cornholio

Opinionated

Account Executive

Love this. Thank you

SaaSam

Politicker

Account Executive

I've got a 3 year old, don't do a lot of traveling but when I do I spend a lot of my off time on video calls with the wife and kiddo. Obviously bringing back a gift takes a bit of the sting of dad being gone out.

As your baby gets older, take them with you as much as you can. My dad travels a lot and as kids we would take turns going with him. Was a great way to spend some one on one time with my old man, some of the most impressionable conversations I've ever had were with my father on the road. I'm a 28 year old father and husband and still wish I could go on work trips with my dad.

Cornholio

Opinionated

Account Executive

This is awesome.

1nbatopshotfan

Politicker

Sales

FaceTime helps. Keep your routine if you can. Fly out late at night and back early so you can maximize time with your kid. It’s worth it.

I would take a shitty flight, time wise to spend additional time with my kids.

You’ll figure this out, but that’s what works for me.

FamilyTruckster

Politicker

Exec Director, Major Accounts

1. Stick to one hotel, airline, and rental car chain. stack those points and take them on a vacation.

2 schedule time to FaceTime with the family.

3. They get used to it. Just make it matter when you’re gone.

Cornholio

Opinionated

Account Executive

Perfect 👌🏼

SaaSguy

Tycoon

Account Executive

Don't have a kid and Im certainly not a kid myself anymore but I Facetime my old man daily! When you are on the road take some time to just check in everyday and video call the family - we are lucky to live in a time when this is possible.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

I got a job that was largely inside sales when my kids were small. I did some travel, but was definitely not a road warrior. However, travel when you have a family, of any age, involves your time when you get back. Bribes work, too.

hh456

Celebrated Contributor

sales

Man that’s hard. I just got a job where I didn’t have to travel. I missed the first year of my kids life traveling and I’d never do it again.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Oh I like this thread. Congrats on your new gig!

Cornholio

Opinionated

Account Executive

Thanks! Though I couldn’t be the only young parent with this dilemma. It’s tough- you want to provide a certain life for your kids but then does that also take away from other important things 🤷🏽‍♂️

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

The only suggestion I have here is to spend as much time as possible when at home. Apart from them, you can video call to get a glimpse of your champ smiling, laughing, crying, everyday.

MassholeMovesWest

WR Officer

Account Executive

From the kid's perspective, my dad was a traveling salesman when I was growing up, and whenever he was on his way home my Nana would take me to the window to look for his car to arrive and I'd be so excited. Because of this my first word was "car," but we were from Boston so it was "cah." It takes a village and the kid will understand that. He's rooting for you to do well and as long as you spend time with him when you're home, he's gonna be a happy kid.

SerialBiller

Executive

Account Executive

As a dad of two, you gotta do what you gotta do, you can’t have your cake and eat it ….. unless you crack it and find a way in a different job where you WFH full time like me 😎

Even then, it’s still the same for them, your in the office and you’re not there at all so go figure

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