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What are some of the MT's opinions regarding a traveling career?
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:12 am
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:12 am
Does anyone here have a career that requires an extensive amount of travel per year? Do you regret going that route, or has it been a good change?
A little background:
At my current company, I work out of one office, with an occasional trip to the headquarters. There is another company I have been looking at potentially applying for ~6 months down the road. The work would be nearly identical as far as day-to-day goes, except I would travel to the clients sites up to 75% of the year, rather than work remotely from the office. By going this route I would see an increase in base pay ($25K-$40K increase), quarterly bonus (up to ~$7500 a quarter instead of $1500), and my insurance, benefits, time-off would be nearly equivalent to my current arrangement. Obviously the money is my main driving factor in considering this new opportunity. Although, I have never been involved with a job that requires such an amount of travel. The travel could vary depending on the project, but more than likely I would be out of town at least every other week.
A little background:
At my current company, I work out of one office, with an occasional trip to the headquarters. There is another company I have been looking at potentially applying for ~6 months down the road. The work would be nearly identical as far as day-to-day goes, except I would travel to the clients sites up to 75% of the year, rather than work remotely from the office. By going this route I would see an increase in base pay ($25K-$40K increase), quarterly bonus (up to ~$7500 a quarter instead of $1500), and my insurance, benefits, time-off would be nearly equivalent to my current arrangement. Obviously the money is my main driving factor in considering this new opportunity. Although, I have never been involved with a job that requires such an amount of travel. The travel could vary depending on the project, but more than likely I would be out of town at least every other week.
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Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:16 am to RickAstley
if you're single, do it. no question about it
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:17 am to RickAstley
If your single with no kids. Do it now.
If you married with no kids then it depends on if you really like being around her that much. Think about it.
If you have young kids. Just be happy with what you got and watch your kids grow up.
If you married with no kids then it depends on if you really like being around her that much. Think about it.
If you have young kids. Just be happy with what you got and watch your kids grow up.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:21 am to keeton350
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If your single with no kids. Do it now
This will pretty much be how this thread goes.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:29 am to RickAstley
As a single man, I did it for four years. I traveled probably 80% of the time, often on temporary assignment for several months at a time without returning home. I saw a lot of the country (and the world) and met some great people. Living on the expense account let me sock away quite a bit of money. But eventually it wears thin. Four years was about all I could take. To this day I have no more interest in traveling.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:30 am to ItNeverRains
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This will pretty much be how this thread goes.
And if he's smart, he can parlay all the traveling on the company dime into going wherever in the world he wants to go on his own time.
Pretty sweet.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:37 am to roguetiger15
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if you're single, do it. no question about it
I am in the best position to do so currently, considering that. Marriage is still 1-2 years away for me, and no kids for several years. Another factor that falls into play in making this choice is working from home. I certainly do like the idea of being able to work from home and relocate to a new city.
Main concerns are maintaining relationships, as well as how I will handle the travel mentally. I've seen some of my company's consultants struggle with it when the shite hits the fan and their stay at the client's site extends from 1 week to 2-3 weeks.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:40 am to RickAstley
I'm a director of nursing for a nurse travel agency.....for every pro; remember their is also a con.....Contract labor in these economic times has become more demanding on the contractee albeit sometimes with unrealistic expectations.
If you are single though, the opportunity for stipends, paid housing, and autonomy are excellent comparables to being a staff employee.
If you are single though, the opportunity for stipends, paid housing, and autonomy are excellent comparables to being a staff employee.
This post was edited on 5/8/13 at 9:42 am
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:44 am to RickAstley
Gets old quick. Real quick. I did it for two years. Got out because I never got to see friends and family. Do not regret one minute, but it takes a toll. And the pay raise is more than that if they are paying for all travel. One perk I had was I got to take trips with the girl I was dating by being A list
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:44 am to RickAstley
Gets old quick. Real quick. I did it for two years. Got out because I never got to see friends and family. Do not regret one minute, but it takes a toll. And the pay raise is more than that if they are paying for all travel. One perk I had was I got to take trips with the girl I was dating by being A list
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:44 am to RickAstley
Gets old quick. Real quick. I did it for two years. Got out because I never got to see friends and family. Do not regret one minute, but it takes a toll. And the pay raise is more than that if they are paying for all travel. One perk I had was I got to take trips with the girl I was dating by being A list
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:52 am to Mr.Perfect
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And the pay raise is more than that if they are paying for all travel.
Yes that is one thing I have reviewed. $50 per diem, all expenses regarding stay, flight, rental car, etc.. are covered. If you travel more than 50% per quarter you instantly pocket another $1800 in bonus. This ultimately boils down to money for me, and I would be sacrificing quite a bit. My current job has provided me great resources and experience to put me in this position to choose my next stop within this career. At the end of the day though, I want what puts me ahead.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:52 am to RickAstley
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Does anyone here have a career that requires an extensive amount of travel per year? Do you regret going that route, or has it been a good change?
It is fun while you are young, but gets old quickly. In 2005, I slept in a hotel room for 187 days. Got to visist many great places around the world that I surely would have never seen. Makes you appreciate what we have here. I did it for 3 years and wouldn't change that if I had to do it again.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:56 am to RickAstley
Based on your statements, pull the trigger Rick
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:56 am to RickAstley
Based on your statements, pull the trigger Rick
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:56 am to HeadyMurphey
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. Got to visist many great places around the world
The company's client list is something I have not reviewed much. Most clients within the field are U.S. based, but it is fairly popular throughout Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and India. I feel like most of my initial traveling will be from the east coast to California or Washington within the U.S.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:56 am to RickAstley
Based on your statements, pull the trigger Rick
Posted on 5/8/13 at 10:54 am to Mr.Perfect
Mr.Perfect
Posted on 5/8/13 at 11:09 am to Mr.Perfect
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Mr.Perfect
Posted on 5/8/13 at 11:09 am to LSUAfro
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Mr.Perfect
This post was edited on 5/8/13 at 11:10 am
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