How long have you been traveling?

[Argo]

I'm curious how long have you guys or ladies been on the road traveling? What's the longest you stayed out on the road before returning "home"? How hard was it for you to return to life at home or how hard is it for you to think about coming off the road. Also, how old are you now and when you traveled?

I feel the gypsy in me coming out and by the end of this year ill be off on the road with my wife and son. I would have done it already but my oldest daughter is a senior and graduates this may. I want to get her situated in college then we are off.

[bagladyrn, RN]

I've been traveling for over 14 years now. I do make a point to return home frequently as necessary to maintain my tax status (along with other requirements).

At this point I really can't imagine wanting to settle down and stay in one place!

[RNERHOUSESUPOR]

My first assignment started in October 1989. Full time travel until my six month assignment in Hawaii ended and I took a per-diem position on the island for another six months. Back to travel again until 1997 and spent some time in Florida. Back to travel in 2004 and don't plan on stopping until I can no longer find a travel job. Just turned 54, so I should have a few more years.

[Argo]

wow, youve both been doing it for a while.... I cant wait. only 8 more months. My wife is a little nervous about getting home sick. I might just preschedule flights for her to come back to the house once a month or so..... my son is happy wherever we are...

[Rntr]

I've been traveling close to 10 yrs... love it and hate it both. I get real tired of packing and unpacking...moving crap and never feeling like I have a home...

Pay right now is not very good. If I wasn't out there already I wouldn't go until the economy get's better and that will probably be another 2 yrs..

[LadyTiger44]

I am on my first assignment. It is hard to be away from family, esp since I am so close with mine. But Skype helps if you have the internet. I am currently in Naples, FL and not sure what I am gonna do after my contract is up in May.

[Rntr]

Naples is a great place to spend the winter! I was in Ft.Myers for about a yr on contract.. my home was in Melbourne and FL is great for winter anywhere.

Yes, I travel with a small dog and she helps with the loneliness alot.. Skype is good but when you turn it off it's still 4 walls by yourself... the pooch helps me get out and walk ...thanks

[aortics]

I'm thinking about traveling for a while but I can't decide which agency are the good guys. Any suggestion is welcome and appreciated. West coast or Florida area.

[Rntr]

Aortic's I like your name.... I am considering a perm for awhile as I am real tired of being on the road..

The climate of traveling and working with good recruiter's has changed alot with the economy. There are really "no" good companies right now. You should look for 3 to 5 companies to travel with. Better chance of always being employed.

I usually like the smaller companies as they tend to have better service, less overhead and are more attentive. The downside is they may not individually have as many positions as the larger one's.

Also, remember not one is your friend no matter how they like to promote that atmosphere. It is strictly a business for them... just let something happen and see how they respond, and be very leary of anyone recommending a company as most are looking for a referral check..

Something that not alot of traveler's are aware of... the recruiter's will submit as many people as possible to the same job. So, you maybe one of several for one position and they will not tell you this..

[aortics]

Thank You for the respond and guidance Rntr. Have a nice day..

[LadyTiger44]

I am with American Mobile and my recruiter is great! I am loving Naples, HUGE change from Indiana winters... Can't believe the sun shines in the winter!

[dia.1720]

LadyTiger 44, got ur message but could not pm you. send ur info in a PM.