Off And Running Again
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (78761)
United States
August 23, 2022 4:30pm CST
It's that time to head back out for another work road trip. This time back in through Wichita, Kansas and Kansas City. I will head out tomorrow morning and be back home on Friday.
It is always a love, hate thing these days. The long spans in the truck, driving can put my back all to hell, and of course the hotel rooms don't leave much room for comfort either.
At the same time, it does get me out of the office for a few days and of course, I get a little break from the wife.
Hey, she gets a break from me too. lol
It is what it is, it's good money and the trips are usually profitable, if not on the front end, certainly on the back end. And of course, it must be done. Sometimes it does afford me a bit more time to spend with the fine folks here as well.
So, I GUESS that's a plus? Some might say yes. Others might be violently shaking their heads no.
Onward and upward.
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@moffittjc (118449)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Aug 22
I love road trips and would probably enjoy work trips like that to some extent, although if I had to do it constantly I may not enjoy it as much.
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@moffittjc (118449)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Aug 22
@porwest I guess things can wear on us or change over time. I used to love long road trips, especially driving at night. Nowadays, I hate driving at night.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
26 Aug 22
@moffittjc It is weird for me because I have become the same way. The glare of the headlights drives me insane. I just can't do it like I used to.
Hell, when I was younger I could drive straight through for 14 hours. Now I get three hours in and am looking for a hotel. lol
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@RebeccasFarm (86769)
• United States
23 Aug 22
I think it is rather exciting actually.
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@RebeccasFarm (86769)
• United States
25 Aug 22
@porwest Hmm, yes that might be nice to go to other places
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
28 Aug 22
Kudos to you for being among the truckers still doing their jobs. People don't realize how important you guys are until they go the the grocery store to empty shelves. Travel safe.
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
28 Aug 22
@porwest The part about long spans in the truck confused me. Have a good trip anyway.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
28 Aug 22
@clrumfelt lol. No worries. The company is a Silverado diesel. I am in sales and spend a lot of time on the road visiting my customers. I sell parts for concrete mixer trucks and concrete batch plants.
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@kaylachan (57687)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Aug 22
@porwest Yeah. At least you're not doing for free. LOL
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
26 Aug 22
@kaylachan Yes. That is a BIG part of my willingness. lol
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@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
26 Aug 22
Does your wife ever come along on your work trips?
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@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
30 Aug 22
@porwest she can go out and do stuff while you work, no?
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
30 Aug 22
@lovebuglena Not really. She'd have no transportation, and I am never in the same place for long.
@popciclecold (35102)
• United States
23 Aug 22
Sure hope you have something to help your back,
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@fransmonlot (411)
• United States
24 Aug 22
Have a good time and be safe. It is always good to try something different and new, like a change of scenery. Even though it is for work, try to work in some fun as well. I'm not married but can understand how great it can be to miss each other for a few days and just focus on yourself. Take care and be well ya.
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Aug 22
I wish you a safe trip and I hope you can enjoy your stay at the hotel,
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@Dena91 (15860)
• United States
24 Aug 22
I am not sure I would have wanted a job that included travel.
I like to travel for leisure, on my time schedule.
I wish you safe travels
@NJChicaa (116005)
• United States
24 Aug 22
My ex LOVED all of the traveling he did for his last company--whether it was just a day trip to DC on Amtrak or overnights/multiple days to Chicago, Charlotte, Boston, CT, Denver, San Francisco, etc. It was all too hectic for me but he thrived with it. Now that he is back at his former company (as the head honcho) he doesn't get to travel or even work from home any longer.
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@LindaOHio (156276)
• United States
24 Aug 22
I agree with everything you said except that I don't need a break from my hubs. I wish I could spend more time with him. Keep that retirement date in mind!
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