Grumpy Dad Travels His Way — Working Hard and Traveling Harder

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Short answer: Stop treating travel like a luxury and start treating it like maintenance. Use your vacation days, holiday weekends, and any remote-work flexibility to plan real escapes — even short “weekend warrior” trips. It fights dad burnout, lowers stress, and sends you home more patient and present. Work hard, then travel harder. That’s the […]