I don't as a general rule, but sell offshore IT consultants and to help close a big deal I am expected to travel to India for a week in 2 weeks time. It's my deal, my account, my contacts, I want to go, and feel no-one else should host my client visiting our facility there. BUT - have two small boys, one starting school tomorrow, husband also works full time, he has had to cancel work for that week practically as was due to work in London (builder). He is VERY cross that I expect him to do all the childcare/pick ups/drop offs and expect him to try to work in that week.
He knows it's not my fault and unavoidable but is really angry and taking it all out on me. I know that if the roles were reversed of course I would do it, what mother wouldn't? Why does he have to be so grumpy just cos it's the other way round? he is also very meanly reminding me of how much the boys will miss me when I am away.....