"Chaotic" is probably not an inaccurate word. It's not a career suitable for all personalities. I think it's best for someone who is hungry to learn and do something new, constantly... As there's always lots that needs to be done in the midst of "chaos", while also traveling often, like you say. That said, Red Hat has some incredible incentives (benefits like an annual 2 week company shutdown) that helps offset some of this busyness. Red Hat is also usually quite accomadating of certain life/work dynamics that are better for some, such as allowing people to work primarily remote, if it's something that an employee feels they need at a certain time in their life.