Sometimes things we work really hard to achieve don’t work out how we expected.

What would you do if you had the opportunity to go on a work trip you earned but it was at the same time as an important event for one of your family members? Would you go on the trip and risk disappointing your family member, or would you support your family member and miss out on a trip you had been looking forward to?

This woman is torn between going on a work trip or attending her brother’s graduation.

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AITA for going on a work trip I earned and miss my brothers high school graduation?

I’m in sales and qualified for an all expenses paid trip with my team and some other associates in my division.

It’s a big deal and most don’t make it as early as I have.

Unfortunately, it’s the same weekend as my little brothers high school graduation.

The ceremony is Friday and their party is Sunday night.

She isn’t sure if she should take the risk…

I can definitely take an early flight back Sunday and make it for the party. I’m not worried about that.

The ceremony is what has me feeling guilty though.

She’s not sure what to do.

Selfishly I want to go on this trip because it sounds like a lot of fun and a big step in my career.

However id also feel terrible missing their ceremony.

I haven’t talked to them about it yet but my bf and my parents think I need to skip the trip and be there for them.

I thought they would be more excited for me but I’m feeling like such an AH for wanting to go.

UH OH! That sounds like a tough one.

It’s too bad the trip is at the exact same time as the graduation.

Let’s find out what the Reddit community thinks about this one.

This user thinks graduation ceremonies are really boring and long!

This user thinks everyone should be able to celebrate their own milestones.

This makes sense! This user suggests making up for missing the event.

This user thinks she won’t be at fault for not attending!

This user knows being at the party is more important than the ceremony itself.

That’s a tough decision.

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