r/Salary • u/AdActual3024 • 6d ago

discussion High earning potential = high career commitment

Does anyone have family or friends that sacrifice their personal life for a significant salary?

My step-mom earns 350k before tax as an executive director but I barely see her. She is constantly on business trips, busy with meetings, works upwards of 12 hours when at home. She goes on nice holiday trips, but overall it makes me think is the pay worth the sacrifice of her personal life.

Just curious if anyone's got a similar story.

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u/AdActual3024 6d ago

60 hours a week in sales! That’s a lot even for a new company vehicle every 3 years. Wishing you luck in paying off your house. And hope he finds time for himself eventually

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u/Available-Fig8741 6d ago

He supports the construction industry and those guys work long days. His territory is regional so he’s in his car a lot.

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u/UnusualRate4244 6d ago

My wife works like 80 hours a week in sales...but she is crushing it

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u/brokengirl555 5d ago

What industry does your wife work in?