I sympathize with SF parents, but one must understand the nature of the job and try to work with it. As a software engineer, I know I must work towards a path t

I sympathize with SF parents, but one must understand the nature of the job and try to work with it. As a software engineer, I know I must work towards a path that allows me to prosper as a father and have time for my family. SF/Wall Street/ Hollywood/... all have their own problems, which is a side effect of their excellence. Yes, WS analysts work 100h/week, but that's how the industry works. The key is to work with, not against, it.