What is the best work travel advice you’ve ever been given?

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Foundera year ago

Work travel is a privilege. Embracing your experience to meet new people, and see the beauty of nature and culture wherever you go.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Adviser in Healthcare and Biotecha year ago

I can only agree here and I see many, who consider it as a daily mundane activity. It is not a given and definitely not a standard, so indeed, whoever is privileged to get this opportunity should enjoy it and enrich their lives and perceptions as much as they can. I got so much from other nations/places I've been to and I hope I was able to positively contribute to their lives as well in return!

Foundera year ago

Very well-captured, Zsofia. Thank you for sharing.

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Senior Business Analyst in Mediaa year ago

Always travel light

VP / CIO in Healthcare and Biotecha year ago

Pack light and be organized

VP Sales in Softwarea year ago

Keep some necessities WITH you (carry on) - I've learned this the hard way.

Executive Director of Technology in Healthcare and Biotecha year ago

I've travelled so much for work in my career. There was a period where it was almost every other day I was somewhere. I'd say travel as light as possible. Make sure you are not in a run down hotel or not in a safe area. Get PreCheck or Clear (its worth it even if you only travel sporadically), try and travel with a single airline and take advantage of their points and upgrades, the airport lounges like Delta are really quite nice to get away from the typical airport chaos when you have a layover, if you are in a large city like LA or something don't fall into the car rental trap of the economy cars. $40 saving will cost you hours in line. Not worth it.

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