I have said it so many times that you might think that I hate traveling for business. Well, sometimes, I do.
But, I have to admit, there are times when I do love it. There are moments when I am glad that my work takes me elsewhere. Why? Because...
Much as I love my family and hate being away from them, I sometimes do welcome an evening or a morning alone. I do revel in taking my sweet time in the morning without having to worry if my son is already dressed for kindergarten or if he has brushed his teeth.
I do revel in meeting people from different cultures. Yes, I may find some of them strange but I do appreciate the differences and it even teaches me more about international business etiquette.
Despite the inconvenience of long flights, I know that the mileage I have accrued would be used by ME for leisure travel or to get my family to join me for an extended vacation.
I am glad of the change in scenery. After all these years, I cannot imagine anymore how it is to just sit in front of my desk the whole time.
So, to answer Jonas' question, I still do enjoy traveling for work.
I totally agree. I do a lot of travel for business, and while I can't wait to get home and be with my family, there is something nice about being in a new place, having some time (a morning or evening) totally to yourself.
Posted by: wailea | October 21, 2006 2:37 PM | Permalink to Comment