Have been out of the travel game for over a year now and out of all miles and points. I’m dying to get back in just for the perks but it’s been nice being home every night! I wish this wasn’t normal!

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You can also use money to travel. Crazy, right? But it totally works!

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Then that means it's not free! That's not what I was promised when joining consulting

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I made the switch to Slalom to get off the road, and it's amazing. All my friends text me about their Thursday night travel delays, and I sit back in my chair on the patio and offer kind words of encouragement.

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