conversation: User (ChiefSoftwareGuy2): "I have to make a decision on what type of position I should take.  I have several offers in both ranges, have experience with both types, and feel confident I can do well at both.\n\n**Option 1:**\n\nLarge Companies, VP or C-Level\n\nHigh Pay: 250k+Bonus, Perks, Equity, etc..\n\nHigh Stress: 75% Travel, live away from children for sometimes 2 months at a time, laying people off, typical global executive stuff\n\n**Option 2:**\n\nSmall Companies, Senior Engineer or Development Lead\n\nGood Pay: 120k+\n\nLow Stress:  local, 9-5, work from home offered\n\n\nAnyone been in a similar situation to have to decide between this type of work?  What did you pick and what did you regret?\n\n\nI'm 33 years old and looking for advice from someone who has had to choose.  Currently, I have a job similar to option 1, not as much pay as what I can get, and it's stressing me out big time, but the money is nice.   I keep thinking more money will make it worth while."
  Self: "My dad had this exact choice and chose more money. I came out fine, but we're not very close. I think it's a decision you have to come to with your spouse, but know what you risk giving up."
  User (ChiefSoftwareGuy2): "Looking back on it, were you happy with the life he provided for you, even if he wasn't there?"
  TxJoker88 (TxJoker88): "Yes,  sorry I meant to reply to you and replied to the wrong person. I'm a reddit lurker and don't post much."
  