I passed up promotions for a 4-day workweek. Spending time with my kids is more important.

The author (not pictured) works remotely and has a four-day workweek, which allows him to spend more time with his family. hobo_018/Getty Images I've turned down opportunities in my company for a four-day workweek. On the side, I've built a freelance career. Doing this has allowed me to spend time with my kids. People at my company don't understand, but it's what's right for me. When my wife and I moved from Calgary to Nelson , British Columbia, in 2017, we were mostly thinking about our kids. We wanted them to have space, freedom, and a childhood spent outdoors in nature rather than in a car seat during rush hour. What I didn't think much about, though, was what the move would do to my career. After we moved, I was fortunate enough to keep my corporate job and go fully remote .