tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post4465199689148819758..comments2023-07-06T10:19:11.158-05:00Comments on Life of a New Dad: First Time Business TravelOtter Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-79830547045412259362009-03-30T11:18:00.000-05:002009-03-30T11:18:00.000-05:00@Joeprah: The beer mug collection is awesome. Almo...@Joeprah: The beer mug collection is awesome. Almost all of them have been free too. I just go have a few beers and make friends with the bartender. I have never been turned down a request for a beer mug.<BR/><BR/>@ciara: Thanks. I know that would be hard.<BR/><BR/>@Dto3: I don't know how I got the pic. Probably because it was January and it was freezing. We only got a quick tour of Rome because our flight was cancelled creating an 8 hour layover.<BR/><BR/>@MochaDad: Iraq would be awful.<BR/><BR/>@Charlie: Thanks for the insight. Someday I will find a way to stop.<BR/><BR/>@Otter Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-14910160894195495212009-03-30T08:15:00.000-05:002009-03-30T08:15:00.000-05:00Back in the day, when my oldest (13) was a newborn...Back in the day, when my oldest (13) was a newborn, I travelled 80% of the time. I can relate to what you're going through.<BR/><BR/>You do what you have to do and focus on the big picture: your family. <BR/><BR/>Later on, I traded the flying travel for driving: I am home every night by 5:30 (6PM the latest), but I leave the house at 04:45; long commute, but when compared to the big picture, it's worth it.<BR/><BR/>If you can find a career - that fulfills your family needs AND is what you want to do - and has none of the travel, grab it. In the meantime, don't feel guilty about the travel: it's what you need to do to support the fam.Charlie on the PA Turnpikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590500198993017999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-91556007659739288192009-03-29T14:19:00.000-05:002009-03-29T14:19:00.000-05:00I travel for work quite often and I don't like as ...I travel for work quite often and I don't like as much as I did before I had kids. In my new job, I don't have to travel overseas anymore, but I do have to travel throughout North America. The worst trip I took was when I spent three weeks in Iraq.Mocha Dadhttp://www.mochadad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-72290711243230862082009-03-28T21:31:00.000-05:002009-03-28T21:31:00.000-05:00Have safe travels. Seeing new places with your ne...Have safe travels. Seeing new places with your new family is always better than on a business trip. Great pic of Trevi Fountain from your Jan. entry. How'd you get it without a million people in the background?Dto3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13450262520783006447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-67784987852879065412009-03-28T19:18:00.000-05:002009-03-28T19:18:00.000-05:00i don't travel for my job & since we'v...i don't travel for my job & since we've been married, my husband hasn't had to go on any trips. he is gone from home 12 hrs a day so it's almost like he's traveling. i live in a diff state from my ex so my girls go and see their dad three or four times a year. i find that i'm lonely, more depressed, and really no fun to be around when they're gone. hopefully you won't have to travel too much more. have a safe trip.ciarahttp://ciarasramblingsandwhatnot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-64036262984645234262009-03-28T10:20:00.000-05:002009-03-28T10:20:00.000-05:00The beer mug collection sounds awesome. The only g...The beer mug collection sounds awesome. The only good thing is that return walk to the house--seeing the excited duo waiting for you. Its cool you use Skype, that will ease the travel malaise for sure. <BR/><BR/>Have a safe trip.Joeprahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249876940389431970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-41216023232101527582009-03-28T08:43:00.000-05:002009-03-28T08:43:00.000-05:00@WeaselMomma and Rob: Thanks for the perspective. ...@WeaselMomma and Rob: Thanks for the perspective. I am already looking forward to seeing his smile.<BR/><BR/>@Jason: my bosses have cut back on my travel requirements. There are some times that I just have to go if I want to keep this job. Other than the travel this is a dream job so I have to go.Otter Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-72637350981239732272009-03-28T00:13:00.000-05:002009-03-28T00:13:00.000-05:00My best friend used to travel nonstop for his job,...My best friend used to travel nonstop for his job, he cut back his travel time when he got married and has eliminated it altogether now that they are trying to get pregnant.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107035581921810659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-79277668320971829322009-03-27T20:13:00.000-05:002009-03-27T20:13:00.000-05:00That stinks but you work to provide for your wonde...That stinks but you work to provide for your wonderful family and being away a few days will let you appreciate your family that much more (not saying you don't now). Think of your sons face when he sees you after being gone a few days, He will light up when he sees you.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656125303973845693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-21779105858514352812009-03-27T19:13:00.000-05:002009-03-27T19:13:00.000-05:00Your job is part of what you to care for Braden. ...Your job is part of what you to care for Braden. You will miss him and Arika. He won't forget you and just wait to see face light up when you come home.WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-54359572986893417402009-03-27T15:29:00.000-05:002009-03-27T15:29:00.000-05:00@Andrew's Daddies: I would love to do some travell...@Andrew's Daddies: I would love to do some travelling with my family.<BR/><BR/>@Tom: I will be hurrying the entire time<BR/><BR/>@Isabella: I feel for you because I know how hard it is for my wife.<BR/><BR/>@Bella: Don't get me wrong, travelling is something everyone should experience. Travelling alone is no fun.<BR/><BR/>@PJ: Thanks. I will be safe.<BR/><BR/>@Apok: Good idea. I already have plenty of coins. I also have an awesome beer mug collection. It can be passed down at the appropriate time.Otter Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-36685583669725090942009-03-27T15:05:00.000-05:002009-03-27T15:05:00.000-05:00Hey on the plus side you could start a cool intern...Hey on the plus side you could start a cool international collection for the tike, like coins from around the world, or stolen diner menus from around the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-63408430695913636582009-03-27T12:24:00.000-05:002009-03-27T12:24:00.000-05:00I know I'd have a hard time traveling if I had a j...I know I'd have a hard time traveling if I had a jobby job for sure. I've only been away from my little man for two and a half days since he was born and while I had fun visiting with friends, I missed him like crazy. Be safe traveling and just think of all that awaits you at home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-91320270152012884262009-03-27T12:02:00.000-05:002009-03-27T12:02:00.000-05:00We travel the world, and our little one is a jet s...We travel the world, and our little one is a jet setter...but, nothing compaes to staying home with the family....but we all need that break...besides, the shear joy when you come home is priceless!BellaDaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12469029319230742802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-72337554770458705652009-03-27T11:58:00.000-05:002009-03-27T11:58:00.000-05:00First, safe travels!Second, I don't have experienc...First, safe travels!<BR/><BR/>Second, I don't have experience with leaving my family for business, but I've been the one "left." When Peanut was 8 weeks old, ShankRabbit went to Florida for a week on business. It was tough, but I made sure my week was chock-full of activities and family/friends so that I wouldn't feel lonely. I still couldn't bring myself to sleep in our bed without him...I spent my nights on the futon with the baby next to me.<BR/><BR/>Happy FF!Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537474742419702738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-65200553553470387262009-03-27T11:13:00.000-05:002009-03-27T11:13:00.000-05:00I am totally with you on this. I used to love trav...I am totally with you on this. I used to love traveling to different places and experiencing new things while on my company's dime.<BR/><BR/>Now I dread having to leave, even if it's just for a day. Had to spend a week away from home a couple years back and it was about all I could stand. That, and every day my wife would send me emails with photos of my son in time-out, showing me what she was having to deal with. That's very frustrating, not being able to step in and do anything to help.<BR/><BR/>Hurry home!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726949166373732451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-44582163822782837692009-03-27T09:58:00.000-05:002009-03-27T09:58:00.000-05:00I agree with you new dad. Hate traveling unless w...I agree with you new dad. Hate traveling unless we can go as a family.Andrew's Daddieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963637834438914144noreply@blogger.com