The Job

I’ve been a business traveler for over 10 years now. Sometimes it seems more like 20 and other times it seems like I just started. When I started traveling I had no clue this would be the perfect career for me. It was one of those just landing in the right place and the realization of “Wow this is what I was meant to do”.

I have landed in my spot and realized it several times in my 30 years of working. My first job was at 14 in a factory making 5 gallon plastic buckets. It was a great way to keep me off the streets and out of trouble (except for the starting to smoke cigarettes part).

I have had some great mentors along the way. Finding the right job is only part of what it takes. Recognizing and utilizing a mentor is what really makes things happen. I have been fortunate enough to have many mentors in my life personally and professionally. The belief they have shown in my abilities and the doors they have opened for me will never be forgotten.

The thing about the consultant role is you go places you would have never picked to visit. You meet people that become friends you didn’t expect. I have been to places I never knew existed and I’ve been to places I would not have picked to visit that became fast favorites. And best of all I have friends all over the place that I’ve made along the way.

Each of the places holds a special place in my heart now. Many of the places I would have never went to had it not been assigned to me. In the future I’ll write about these favorite places and my trips to them.

I have been writing primarily about the Portland area over the past few weeks. The places will change up a little the next few months. I will be going to Canada, California and even better working from home a few weeks. I’m sure I’ll dig up old war stories during the weeks from home.