Traveling for Work?

[_Lisa_]

I may have to travel to India for my job soon and they've asked me to go for a month. Some of my other co-workers are already there & have been there for a few months as is. My manager told me that I was the best candidate, not only because I was qualified, but because I didn't have a husband or children.

I'm not really looking forward to going (its not definite that I am going yet) but it would be an experience of a lifetime.

If your job asked you to travel for them would you consider it? What if it were a trip that would require you to be gone a month? 6 months? Or even a year?

[mu_agd]

i'd definitely be interested in going depending on where i had to go to. if it was to london or australia i'd be there as soon as it could. if it was to somewhere where my life may be in danger, then i'm not so sure.

[ZTAngel]

I'd go for it! It's definitely a huge opportunity. When in your life will you have a chance to stay in a foreign country for a month and experience a new culture without worrying about a family back at home? Like your manager said, you are the best candidate because you're not tied here by a husband and children.
While you may only do work during the weekdays, take the weekend to travel around India. My father went there on business and said that it is a beautiful country.
I think you'll end up really enjoying it!

[reverie]

My dream job (I'm not sure exactly what that will be though) includes a lot of travel At least I get married and start to raise a family.

What will you be doing in India, if you don't mind me asking?

[Jill1228]

My husband travels quite a bit on business (he just got back from Halifax, Nova Scotia). It took me a while to get used to it. I don't mind the 3-4 day trips but during our engagement he was gone anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months (Travelling to Toronto). It got to me then
Before that (when he was with his ex-wife) he was travelling to many places (Saudi for 6 weeks, Malaysia for 3).

The ex wife liked it for different reasons (figure it out)

Personally, I would love to have a job that requires travel

[_Lisa_]

Originally posted by reverie
What will you be doing in India, if you don't mind me asking?

I will be overseeing a contracted company & their employees for a month. Any questions their employees will have regarding our business & business rules (since they deal directly w/ our customers) I will be there to answer.

[winneythepooh7]

It sounds like a wonderful opportunity and if you have nothing holding you here, I would go for it. I've always toyed with the idea of doing International Social Work in other countries and have agencies contacting me all the time but I am just not that brave to get up and go like that. I always come up with excuses why it's "not the time". Is this something that will affect your job if you don't go? How often are you able to come back? One of the major reasons I haven't jumped at the chance to go abroad is because you have to sign a contract committing to stay from 6 months to a year. As I said I am not ready for that. Let us know what you decide!!!

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Honestly, a month is not very long if you have nobody at home you are neglecting. At least you will be in one location the whole time, which is much less stressful than traveling from place to place. I would do it now, and in a few years, when you have a spouse and kids, people will remember that you put in your time, and some other new kid will get the travel assignments.

[cuaphi]

I would LOVE to go to India for a month. I'd spend all my free time finding great yoga instructors.

Anyway, like everyone else said you have to do these things while you're young and have all the freedom in the world. I understand it's hard to leave your life for what feels like an extended period of time but it's definitely the chance of a lifetime and you'd always regret it if you turned it down.

[aephi alum]

I used to work for a consulting company where I was on 50% travel = fly out Monday morning, fly home Thursday evening, every week. I did that for nearly two years. It got old after a while, especially because the places I was traveling weren't nearly as interesting as India!

In your shoes (single, no kids) I'd jump at the chance to go somewhere for a month or two. Do it... enjoy it.

[_Lisa_]

I will definitely let everyone know if I get the chance to go. Right now they are just looking for candidates to go in case we are needed.

I definitely think traveling to India would be once in a lifetime experience but I am still very nervous.

[Boodleboy322]

One of my best friends is currently an engineer in Abu Dabi at the United Arab Emirates and he is loving it. The American dollar goes a long way and he's banking big time. He has a beautiful home, Porsche, wife, and pleny of free money. Overseas isn't that bad if you do your homework. Best Wishes,

I travelled one summer for Linens N' Things to check out stores to make sure they were up to par AKA "The Linens N' Things Way!" I loved it. I was told the same thing that I was perfect for it because I am single and don't have kids. I wasn't tied down to anything for 3 and a half months and I loved it.

[_Lisa_]

Today my immediate manager asked me if I was really interested in traveling to India! I told him YES!!! A bunch of people I know have already been & have told me great things! They'll put me up in a 5 star hotel (I don't think I've even seen a 5 star hotel from the outside!!!) & they drive you everywhere in a limo! I'm more excited about the shopping opportunities though! I'll be working nights so I'll have all day to sleep & shop!

Still no word on a date yet, but I'm hoping they'll finalize something soon!

Congratulations!!! I'm sure it will be a wondeful and worthwhile experience!!!