Combo work/travel question: For which job have you traveled the most?

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You can answer this question based on number of times you've traveled (regardless of distance), location you've needed to travel to for work that's the furthest away, or any combination- just be sure to share some specifics in regard to frequency, distance, different locations, etc. And of course, a little bit about which have been  your most/least favorite places to travel to (for work specifically) and why. Looking forward to reading your responses!

Erika Parker Price · Answer

I have no idea how many trips it was, but in my first year as a new mom, I earned Premier Executive (50k+) and my baby earned Premier (25k+) on United Airlines. I was a Program Manager for Intel. He got less because he only got miles when he had his own ticket...

Cassy Lombardi · Answer

At my previous job (an entertainment brand), I traveled about once a year for work. One year I went to an army base in Ohio and the next year I went to experiment with drones in San Francisco. So it wasn't really too much, but it definitely kept things exciting!

Anonymous · Answer

I previously worked for a company headquartered in Verona! Twice a year I was able to travel there for work, and get better acquainted with my Italian heritage :)

Melissa Halfon · Answer

When I was operating my own startup, I was constantly traveling! I made regular trips from NY to SF (about 4-5 a year) plus many other trips within the U.S. for business. I certainly racked up a lot of frequently flier points, but otherwise, didn't really consider it a perk. I prefer to stay put for work and save my travel time for personal.

Kim Beasley · Answer

When I worked for an architecture firm from 1985-1997, I traveled to project/client meetings with my boss. I went to Morehead City, NC a lot (about 3 hour drive) and we charted a plane to fly to a project site in Gary, WVA (airport located on top of a mountain, literally!).

MichelleS · Answer

The last couple of roles I've had, I've needed to travel a bit. I've learned what I like and what I definitely do NOT like in regards to business travel.

Like: International travel as long as it's not really more than once a quarter and it's at least Business Class. I've had to go to India (Delhi) from NYC and I really enjoy that trip. I usually pop on a vacation in Europe to the back end of that trip.

Like: Travel in my time zone. I had to travel within my timezone (up and down the eastern seaboard) once a month for a couple of years. The trip is super easy and quick and short. No jet lag and no real issues (except for weather) and I can almost always grab a flight. It felt more like commuting than travel.

Do Not Like: East Coast to West Coast - I had to do this trip a couple times a year for a job and no, no, no. I have a pretty strong sleep rhythm and this trip kills me. It really throws me off. Plus I never get business class because it's 'too short'. Sigh. No. Thank. You. I would literally turn down a job if it had this kind of travel. Plus I actually do not like the west coast. I lived there for some time. It's just not me. So staying a weekend or something is just out of the question.

Victoria Crispo · Answer

Thank you for sharing your experiences! It's been fun reading through your responses and seeing all the varied types of travel.

Anonymous · Answer

I worked at a satellite office of a company headquartered in a different city- had to travel a bunch back and forth. I like sporadic work travel, but I wouldn't want to do it regularly!

Anonymous · Answer

In my last role in sales at a FinTech company, I went to 5-6 conferences a year up and down the east coast, which normally took place in the fall. Least favorite was definitely St. Louis. We stayed in the hotel all day for 3-4 days. :|

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