Originally Posted by
itsme
wanaflyforless, the most commonly used metric for MRs is cpm, whether that is cents per EQM or cents per RDM. Little attention focuses on what is for some of us another important metric, that is EQM (or RDM) earned per hour of our time (efficiency). Do you weigh this metric when undertaking an MR, and if so, what do you set for yourself as a reasonable goal, e.g., 7.5K EQM in 24 hours, or 15K in that amount of time?
I'm not sure how this thread relates to mileage runs, but: Yes, efficiency is a primary factor in planning MRs for me. RDM is my primary metric (EQM is mostly good for the ego!) and I would measure per day, not per hour, as I generally spend days in a row MRing. The RDM possible per day can be very different than per hour depending on schedules and length and comfort of the flights for sleep along the way. Other factors include if this is a product I like or want to try or would the trip be exciting. How much are the positioning costs, food costs (often minimal for me because I get enough food on my long flights), and hotel costs (again often free for me). A low cost per RDM alone does not make me want to do a MR; efficiency and a like of those flights has to be there. Earning multipliers are my friend!
I often earn 20K or 30K RDM per day.