Hanging up my wings (IDB)
Jul 17, 2013, 12:38 pm
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Hanging up my wings (IDB)
I was just informed that I will be heading up a new software product for my company, which would normally be a reason to celebrate. Unfortunately, it requires no travel, at all 
I'm trying to keep what I'm already booked for, but my VP wants me to try and assign those to someone else if possible.
I'm really going to miss my nomadic life, but my wife is looking forward to having me home (home office) I'll still drop by here to keep up with the changes in the program. So, I'll be going from DM, to PM, to Annual Silver Kettle in the next two years.
It was all fun while it lasted. And at least I'm going out with enough miles for two RTW FC tickets. Enjoy the good life my fellow Nomads!!
I'm trying to keep what I'm already booked for, but my VP wants me to try and assign those to someone else if possible.
I'm really going to miss my nomadic life, but my wife is looking forward to having me home (home office) I'll still drop by here to keep up with the changes in the program. So, I'll be going from DM, to PM, to Annual Silver Kettle in the next two years.
It was all fun while it lasted. And at least I'm going out with enough miles for two RTW FC tickets. Enjoy the good life my fellow Nomads!!
Jul 17, 2013, 2:24 pm
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I was just informed that I will be heading up a new software product for my company, which would normally be a reason to celebrate. Unfortunately, it requires no travel, at all
I'm trying to keep what I'm already booked for, but my VP wants me to try and assign those to someone else if possible.
I'm really going to miss my nomadic life, but my wife is looking forward to having me home (home office) I'll still drop by here to keep up with the changes in the program. So, I'll be going from DM, to PM, to Annual Silver Kettle in the next two years.
It was all fun while it lasted. And at least I'm going out with enough miles for two RTW FC tickets. Enjoy the good life my fellow Nomads!!
I'm trying to keep what I'm already booked for, but my VP wants me to try and assign those to someone else if possible.
I'm really going to miss my nomadic life, but my wife is looking forward to having me home (home office) I'll still drop by here to keep up with the changes in the program. So, I'll be going from DM, to PM, to Annual Silver Kettle in the next two years.
It was all fun while it lasted. And at least I'm going out with enough miles for two RTW FC tickets. Enjoy the good life my fellow Nomads!!
(I make more money working in Canada. If I paid Canadian taxes, I would be better off working overseas where my base salary is less but I get to keep more of my money. Flats are very expensive in both places, but luckily when living off my expense account, I get to keep and save lots of my money.)
Jul 18, 2013, 4:22 pm
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I don't see a negative in spending more time at home with wife and family. For me the travel is part of the necessary evil for my job. I don't do my job because I get to travel while doing it. Sometimes I do get the impression that some upper level members see their travel achievements as a priority over family time.
To each it's own of course and I might be wrong here. I just can't wrap my mind around it ;-)
If I had a choice I'd gladly hang up my wings and be home more :-)
To each it's own of course and I might be wrong here. I just can't wrap my mind around it ;-)
If I had a choice I'd gladly hang up my wings and be home more :-)
Jul 18, 2013, 6:29 pm
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Congrats on the new gig... But think, now you can regale us with stories of sleeping in your own bed night after night, not waking up wondering which generic Marriott/Hilton/Westin/etc you've just woken up in - Something most of us here have only heard tales about.
Jul 18, 2013, 7:55 pm
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I don't see a negative in spending more time at home with wife and family. For me the travel is part of the necessary evil for my job. I don't do my job because I get to travel while doing it. Sometimes I do get the impression that some upper level members see their travel achievements as a priority over family time.
To each it's own of course and I might be wrong here. I just can't wrap my mind around it ;-)
If I had a choice I'd gladly hang up my wings and be home more :-)
To each it's own of course and I might be wrong here. I just can't wrap my mind around it ;-)
If I had a choice I'd gladly hang up my wings and be home more :-)
Jul 18, 2013, 8:22 pm
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If my job suddenly required no more travel I'd be happy, except for the loss of free hotel nights and such. Hope you come to feel the same!
Jul 18, 2013, 8:35 pm
#11
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I don't blame business travel for my divorce, but I probably would have never married my ex if I hadn't been a business traveler because I would have seen the signs earlier.
Jul 18, 2013, 8:50 pm
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So what if I don't have top tier airline, hotel, or car rental status? Those things are only important when you live your life on the road, which will no longer be the case for me. I guess I was too caught up with the perks to put them in perspective.
I do enjoy it when I work from home on occasion, and now I'll actually have the time to put my own pilot's license to use. My first grandchild is going to be here in a couple of months, so while I missed a lot of milestones with my own kids, I won't be missing any of hers if I can help it.
Jul 18, 2013, 8:51 pm
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Congrats on the new gig... But think, now you can regale us with stories of sleeping in your own bed night after night, not waking up wondering which generic Marriott/Hilton/Westin/etc you've just woken up in - Something most of us here have only heard tales about.
Jul 18, 2013, 8:57 pm
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Thanks! That is was, time to pass the torch.
Jul 19, 2013, 9:33 am
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Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but I'd love to have an Nomadic job and constantly travel between various cities. I know after a few years I'd grow tired, but I don't have kids, and they aren't in the cards.
I work in Sales (for a digital Marketing firm) and am curious what recommendations others have for Sales roles that require lots of air travel? Any info appreciated.
I work in Sales (for a digital Marketing firm) and am curious what recommendations others have for Sales roles that require lots of air travel? Any info appreciated.