"A Road Warrior needs to remember that work is just that, work. It
is not the end-all of existence, it is not what gives you hugs at
the end of the day or lets you know you are making a difference in
the lives of your family."
- Christopher Keller, Gilbert, Arizona
Successful Mergers
"Upon my return from my last trip to
Asia, there at the airport,
waiting at the baggage claim, was my incredibly beautiful wife and
adorable son. My wife was like a vision and my son's face lit up as
soon as he saw me. As I got closer, I saw that my son was wearing a
cute little T-shirt. It said, 'I'm going to be a big brother.' We
all started crying at the Gate 17 baggage claim."
- Joseph Cox,
Plano, Texas
"Don't ignore your family. Too many nights away from your spouse
can really weaken your marriage. Too many days away from your kids
and they'll wonder who you really are. You'll never get a second
chance to see the first steps, hear the first words, or watch the
first pitch. Most of all, don't be grumpy or hard to live with when
you get home. Sure, it's been hard and stressful and flying will
drain you, but home without you likely hasn't been a cakewalk
either, so be nice, smile, and tell your family you've missed
them."
- Chris Brewer, Springfield, Missouri
First Class Room
"I try to make my travel educational for my family. For example,
every time I travel to another part of the
United States or abroad,
I always purchase something indigenous from the area that I bring
back to my children or spouse. Thus, even the most routine business
trips to unglamorous places can have lasting positive memories that
are brought back and shared with family. It allows you to remember
the positive aspects of travel and provide an educational component
to the travel."
- Marc Garnick, Waltham, Massachusetts