One of the biggest reasons I have found, at least when it comes to my profession, is that being away from home can cause many problems when it comes down to a families happiness.
I am a railroad engineer by trade, and railroad companies do not take days off. They are constantly running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. My basic work week averages 60 paid hours, not including time away waiting for a train to take back home. I have missed many a birthday, holiday, school function, anniversary, and (most important of all) time to bond with my wife and kids.
I remember about 3 years ago now, getting a play by play of my two year old opening presents on Christmas Day via cell phone from my wife because I was taking a train home, making money for “The Man” while The Man enjoyed his holiday with his family. This was a day that was especially tough for me, because my son was just getting to the age where he starting to understand what Christmas was all about and wanted to know where dad was.
Now don’t get me wrong, I actually like my regular job. I have been wanting to drive trains since I was a little boy, and there are allot of...
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