Thanks to covid I realized how much I love and appreciate my traveling consultant lifestyle. Almost gave up on consulting but I’m ready to give it another shot. This was a blessing in disguise

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Eh, I’m not exactly looking to get back on the road four days a week.. but going to an office and a bar after on the other hand..

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What do you like about it? I travel periodically and if I ever spend more than a week on the road it starts to take a toll on me. Don’t you miss being around your friends/family/SO, hitting the gym, sleeping in your bed? Especially if you’re not in NY/LA/CHI for your engagements

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For me it feels like the best of both worlds. I’m still home Thursday night-Sunday to see my loved ones, but can also take a “break” during the week and focus solely on work. I feel distance makes the heart grow fonder, and the time I spend with people when home is more quality than not. My last project had me traveling alternate weeks, which was a perfect balance.

I’m with you. I miss the travel a lot. Being in the same place every day has me going insane

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