Road Warrior Blues
If you spend enough time on the tarmac, you can't help but collect random sights, sounds, and smells that only #biztravel can offer ~ the good news is that you're not alone in your observations...for example:
- Bathrooms ~ Let's get this out on the table right now....I would rather have fish-hooks pull up my eyelids than I would use an airport terminal bathroom, but there are times when it just isn't a matter of choice...The gag reflex is overwhelming when I get within 5 yards of the entrance, the floors are way too slippery (and it ain't wax), flushing has apparently reached an "optional" status, and the smell....sweet Moses, the smell!
- "Priority Access" ~ Such a misnomer. As a "Priority" member, I'm allowed to board after First Class, Executive Platinum, Executive Gold, Military Personnel, domestic livestock, senior citizens, Freemasons, and families with small children. Somehow, I'm just not feeling "prioritized." And, while we're on the subject, take a few steps back Group 2 and quit "creep-boarding."
- Security Checks ~ Seasoned business travelers are unbelievably synchronized in security procedures - by the time we reach the bins, road warriors are shoeless, belt-less, empty-pocketed minimalists at the ready with an assortment of 3.4 oz liquids. Until, it seems, we exchange business travel for "family" travel...it doesn't matter how many times you've traveled, the minute you make the trip with your family, it's as if the security requirements were invented the night before. Please, in the name of all that's holy, take the family station wagon.
- Rental Cars ~ You know it, I know it, they know it...we're all going to treat these vehicles like a trashcan. If CSI ran a black light over the seats, none of us would ever rent another car, and the representatives are shamelessly up-selling you the entire time you sign your life away. You are invariably stuck with a car that has 5 station pre-sets for Tejano music. And there's the conspiracy that prevents gas stations from being anywhere near a rental car return; I swear I've earned stock in Avis from the $9 per gallon gasoline they lay on me when I'm in a rush.
How long could this list go on? Consider the fact that we haven't even discussed the actual airplane.
CEO of my retirement
10 年Great post Whit! You could write a book on all the joys of business travel! One of my favorites is trying to find an outlet...I know they're removed intentionally and someone is filming us looking behind every pillar and laughing.
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10 年Hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10 年I know traveling has perks and downers but I think I should be lioking for a position that would allow me some travel.
Western Regional Sales Manager
10 年John, I got in late ( 11 pm) one night into San Juan, Puerto Rico and was confirmed a rental car. As a " club member", I was guarantied a midsize of better. Once I got to the car lot, the only thing left for me was a Toyota Yaris, standard with no automatic windows. Top that one. :)
Executive Sales Leader | Driving Revenue Growth | Scaling Operations & Market Expansions | Solutions Expert
10 年What about all your friends saying "wow you get to travel that is really cool, it must be fun". If you consider sleeping in a bed that god knows how many other people have slept in, eating the majority of your meals alone, or hearing your kids say "yeah daddy is home to visit". Then yes it is a blast!