It seems like everyone always complains about work travel. Does anyone actually love it or at least love some aspect about it?

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The per diem profits, miles and hotel points are awesome.

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Makes weekends more intense. I am "wasting" less time with my family. Plus: given i work from home most fridays, and the fact that I probably would not work 9-5 when working locally, makes me see my kids more than Mo - Fr in a "normal" job.

I also like that working longer does not take out of my family time but out of "hotel room time". Twisted logic, I know...

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I love going places and seeing new cities or learning about new areas of cities I’ve been to. If all you ever know of a place is the airport, hotel and office, you’ve missed out.

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I'm always surprised at the number of people who don't leave their hotel room on a months-long project. You can bet I'm going to explore at night and see the city, try new restaurants, etc. as much as my work schedule allows.

I love that I get to save money but hate that I don’t get to spend quality time with family and friends.

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Points and miles

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I’m enjoying it right now

Love it been doing it for 30 years

I love every single aspect of it. When you’re young and single it’s a great lifestyle. It also helps I have some friends from high school/college in the city I travel to every week, otherwise I might get a little lonely.

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