Was wondering what you think about travel in your job ie. long term (more than a week at least, per month) .

Possible cons :-
1) Away from family/loved ones
2) Stay in lousy conditions (bad hotel, environment, people)
3) No place to call home (neglected to set up proper base, chores, etc)

Possible pros :-
1) Perdiem/allowance (if saved)
2) Experience new culture/country
3) More attractive cv / experience


But most crucial factor I think is the family/loved ones. Some are fine some are not, very much dependent on spouse. Some spouse are ok as long got money (money over relationship) or got time away from each other .

Because of travel restrictions, some had to change job paths.

Aside from boring, looks like not much cons. hehehe

One thing I find neglecting are friends, after being away for so long ... lost that link or closeness. Even though got messenger or emails, but it's different.

Some people says "wah, envy you travel so much" but actually work travel and holiday is different feel. Holiday with loved ones is so much more personal and relaxing. With travel packages so cheap these days, can't see why people envy.

Whether sociable or not, most like travel. The only problem is the other half (boy/girlfriend, wife/husband, children) if any.

Some may say "absence makes the heart fonder" but like spanker says "out of sight out of mind".

Long distance relationship doesn't work.

Of course, travel is excellent for singles... can swing in different countries given the right company. But also I've seen people who are 30+ still travelling but can't get attached because can't stay put to get hooked.

Join any regional or global sales/marketing/bus.development/ project/support kind of field.

But don't think it's all 1st world or international countries travel all the time, at times kena 3rd world kind or jungle kind or even within Malaysia, see if you like it then. It's work, hotel, work. Worse still, if kena lousy hotel or cheapo apartment.

To those who put family as lower priority, should watch movies like "Click" or "Family man", life is short.