Originally Posted by
Kevin AA
If business travel is that onerous to you, then don't take a job that requires travel. Problem solved.
Most people can deal with long flights and "unreimbursed packing time" (another ridiculous complaint). The FF miles and visits to other cities on the company's dime are worth it.
What makes business travel irritating (besides things out of everyone's control, like bad weather or rude airline employees) is whiny complaining picky high maintenance co-workers. Fortunately I never had to deal with that.
I've had to deal with the prima donnas and it is one serious pain in the posterior. Traveling co-workers who fall into that category get a quick reminder that I am not their tour guide, father confessor or friend. We are there to do a job and nothing more.