How did you prioritize career, SMs and family? Did it work?

Career comes first and family comes second. As messed up as that sounds, it's my job that allows me to provide for my family and give them food, clothing, shelter, and a comfortable lifestyle. Without a job, I'd be struggling to support children and probably living out of my vehicle.

Yes, if you have an overbearing employer, then it might be time to find a new job. But having a job/career is a must.

Looking back- at times one or the other stepped forward. I had goals and sometimes you have to sacrifice to obtain those goals. I always strived to balance family first as I was a single parent with sole custody. He came first- but I was putting myself through school and we had to reprioritize at times. I always discussed things with him explaining why, but at 6 or 7 did he really understand? In the end, while it may not have been optimum at the time- things always turned out very well for us. I have been very lucky COL Lee Flemming Very lucky

Family first, job next, military career, but put God at the center of it all.