I am so very thankful that the days of working 60+ hours per week are over. Yes, my spouse and family suffered, and I am grateful they allowed my indulgence of career, but in the end, not sure the payout was sufficient.
Similarly, following my stint in the military I began my career as women started to enter the workforce in droves. I found it consistently more difficult to navigate through female bosses who often, but not always, were promoted because of their gender. Wow. Male bosses? Never a problem, but most women simply operate on a whole different wavelength. Much, much more prone to misinterpreting the simplest of communication. In those circumstances I quickly learned to speak/collaborate as little as possible and as carefully as possible. Avoidance was usually the best option when possible. It was best when I became the “supreme commander” as those issues then largely resolved itself. Nonetheless, I always tried to treat everyone with care and respect.
THEN it's a lynch mob every single day... no subordinate is going to be spared!!
My father was his career. He retired at 55. He had plans for a second career but my mom said she had enough running all over the earth with him. I grew to an adult with no real friends since we moved every 2-3 years. I refused to do that. Funny because I have a better relationship with my father than I do with several of my kids. Them the odds.
Women who dislike other women are easier to work for and with. Women who feed off of drama suck to work for or with.