I think that if you do lead a busy life it would be in your best interest to spend all of your available time with your grey if you decide to get one. ive had my bired five years and sadly he likes my mom more now than he did myself because of me being busy all the time and having things to do. they are very demanding creatures and will want your attention. ive always been told you have to treat them as if they were a child. hestly tho i think you can pull it off but you have to give them as much attention as possible.