Organizational Problems: Work-Related Travel Increases Stress

The requirement to travel with work is probably the source of the most stress in my life. It cuts into personal time and social activities or obligations, school meetings, sports activities of my son, etc., and requires me to make alternate childcare arrangements - a huge hassle. ”

When I have to travel I get stressed. When I travel I work long days in stressful situations. When I get home I'm tired and burned out - not relaxed. Usually the house is not up to my standards and my family misses me, yet I am too tired to cope and feel incredible guilt. I minimize travel sometimes at the expense of my career. ”

I have to travel away frequently overnight, and must have live in childcare. Although my household duties are taken care of by this person (i.e. housekeeping, laundry), having an additional person living in our home is an additional stress. My spouse is becoming increasingly resentful of my travel and the impact it has on him. Consequently, I have considered changing positions. ”