Addiction
Jan 6, 2010 | 11:05 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 737
Addiction
Not expecting this to be controversial at all. Wondering how you guys (and gals) deal with the addiction of this "hobby". I can't seem to take my mind away from all the mileage earning opportunities. Everything else seems to be taking a backseat. I was hoping 2010 would be a year focused on career progression (job search for a new/more exciting role) and even that seems to be taking a backseat 
Not diminishing the importance of this "hobby", love it (my middle name should have been travel). Just wondering if I am alone in having to take a more proactive approach in balancing in my time
Not diminishing the importance of this "hobby", love it (my middle name should have been travel). Just wondering if I am alone in having to take a more proactive approach in balancing in my time
Jan 6, 2010 | 11:27 am
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Finally back in Boston after escaping from New York
Posts: 13,684
My personal theory is that everyone in our boat has a pretty bad case of OCD, and the addiction could be to anything (e.g., baseball cards, stamps, lingerie, etc.). The fact that it is frequent flyer points is incidental.
I just accept it and move on.
Mike
I just accept it and move on.
Mike
Jan 6, 2010 | 11:57 am
#5
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Last edited by learningtime; Jan 6, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Jan 6, 2010 | 12:13 pm
#6
Join Date: May 2000
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: SQ, LH, AMEX, Citi, Cap1
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I can deal with everything - career, my running hobby, and my travel hobby (FT and finding good deals to fund my airfare) 
But note that my career is in the travel industry - and FT actually helped me get the knowledge that I use in my job.
But note that I'm single, and some of my friends worry about me.
But note that my career is in the travel industry - and FT actually helped me get the knowledge that I use in my job.But note that I'm single, and some of my friends worry about me.
Last edited by Wiirachay; Jan 6, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Jan 6, 2010 | 12:46 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 610
Jan 6, 2010 | 2:59 pm
#9
Formerly known as fsa_ea
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Jan 6, 2010 | 4:18 pm
#11
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
Something is an unhealthy addiction only if my wife doesn't like it.
My wife enjoys those J seats and hotel stays that I can get with my FF miles and hotel points. (In fact, this is the only way that I can afford to treat her in the style to which she would like to become accustomed.)
Bottom line: this is a healthy obsession. Good for my marriage. ^
My wife enjoys those J seats and hotel stays that I can get with my FF miles and hotel points. (In fact, this is the only way that I can afford to treat her in the style to which she would like to become accustomed.)
Bottom line: this is a healthy obsession. Good for my marriage. ^
Jan 6, 2010 | 7:35 pm
#13
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: UT
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I think the addiction for me as a grad. student is also in part a need to procrastinate things like homework. Also, the digital receiver for my TV broke last month, so Flyertalk is my entertainment
Jan 6, 2010 | 7:44 pm
#14
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: AC SE, SPG Lifetime Plat, ACMM
Posts: 3,535
Mileage seeking behaviour
Increased tolerance for MR
Will do all sorts of things to get the mileage
etc etc