A difficult decision but I think the dilemma is one that can face the husband or wife. I have a good job with high earning potential but have to travel a great deal. I definitely don't plan to travel as much when Pia is here as I married her because I want to have a regular home life with her flushed with quality time.
My company is aware of my pending priority change and my plans to travel less. As long as I can still do well against my performance measures all will be well. Failing that, if I can find a less well paid job where I can come home every night yet still afford 1 or 2 excesses from time to timeI will go for it.
Ultimately, its a trade-off. Quality family time vs. careeer. My wife and family come first.