Originally Posted by
superangrypenguin
I've noticed that those in the world who fly frequently, especially those that travel for work, usually have a problem and or significant dependence on alcohol.
The lounges have free booze, the hotels I frequently stay at give me a welcome card and a bottle of wine....<plus expense policies depending on the employer>
I constantly struggle with this as I see business people of all races, age, etc etc finish quite a few beers/wine on the lounge, in the plane, at the bar etc.
What are your guys' thoughts on this?
No need to get personal, but I will. I struggle with this, and I attribute the time zones, spending 200+ nights on the road, flying in crappy Y. Prior to OMNI, I didn't know there was a place to post something like this!
Sorry this is isn't the usual upbeat stuff I like to post, but I have always had a passion to ask this, and since FT is literally my second home, I thought I'd ask those that live the life that I do!
I'm a bit perplexed by this post. How have you come to this conclusion? "that those in the world who fly frequently, especially those that travel for work, usually have a problem and or significant dependence on alcohol." How do you know business travelers have a problem or dependency? have you interviewed people? Have you studied these people and monitored their drinking habits? Do you have statistics? IMHO, you have made a big generalization here based on perhaps casual observation.
And what is it that you struggle with? Your drinking or other people drinking? If it is the latter, I'd say it's really not your business. If it's the former, then I wish you luck with your goal, whatever it may be.