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How to avoid working away the weekend (sponsored post)

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We’re all familiar with the song “Working for the Weekend.” But a recent survey by Enterprise Rent-A-Car makes it seem like more people are unfortunately working away the weekend, rather than working for it! They surveyed over 1,000 adults in the US, and I think it will surprise few in the working world that most…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Please, for the love of all things, keep your phone conversations out of the loo. Travel etiquette tip: Don’t talk on your phone in a public restroom. Clutzy? Prone to spills? I feel you. Protect your keyboard! We discussed how people feel about kids watching videos without…

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Poll: Did your business travel increase last year?

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A USA Today story reported that US business travel spending is as high as it has ever been.  According to the Global Business Travel Association US businesses spent around $292 billion in 2014, and that number is expected to rise to $310 billion next year.  A healthy US economy along with lower oil prices are…

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Poll: Do you work or play during flights?

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Poll: Do you work or play during flights? In the last couple of years, my workload has ramped up considerably. I’ve taken on more responsibility at my day job, and Road Warriorette is busier than ever. When I first started traveling, i always saw travel time as “me” time. Before leaving I would pack my…

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Sponsored Sweepstakes: Win a Plantronics Voyager headset! (Closed)

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This contest is closed. In honor of the new Plantronics Voyager  Legend headset, Road Warriorette will be featuring some sponsored posts on behalf of Plantronics and has been compensated for her contributions. Plantronics has recently released the much anticipated Voyager Legend headset! It’s being touted as the “world’s smartest headset”, and includes features such as…

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From Corporette: Top Time Saving Strategies

It’s like she read my mind! Here I am, super busy, traveling Monday-Friday for many weeks in a row, worried about how to get everything done….And Corporette posts “Looking for the 25th Hour? Our Top Time Saving Strategies.” These suggestions are great!! I am especially thinking it is time to re-hire a cleaning person. I…

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Halfway Up the Mountain

Today I start the third week in my five weeks of travel craziness. I have spent one week in Pittsburgh/Boston and one week in South Texas. This week I go to Nashville and Dallas. Next week I go to New york. And the week after that Ohio and Missouri. Whew! How am I getting through…

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Help a Reader: How to be a mom and a Road Warriorette?

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I recently got an email from one of my readers asking for help. Her question: is it possible to have children and still travel for work? “My husband and I will start trying to a child this coming June.  I’m terrified, because like you I’m a Road Warriorette and I truly love my job! I’m…

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