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Is traveling for work uber-glamorous or just another part of the job? How do you manage your life at home when you’re on the road? 

Our Twitter #careerchat explored the truths about traveling for work. Business travel can be stressful, but with the right perspective, you can turn any travel experience into a great opportunity.

Takeaways from the chat:

• You’re always on the clock. Represent yourself and your company positively at all times, and don’t risk behavior that could get you fired.
• Don’t take traveling for granted. Even if you have back-to-back meetings, find time to explore.
• Make yourself unplug. It’s easy to spend all day and night working, without a break, especially if your sleep schedule is disrupted..
• Keep your diet and exercise routine as close to normal as possible. Stay at hotels with gyms or nearby parks. Wear your walking shoes on the plane.
• If you’re looking for a job that includes travel, look for positions in the Sales Support, Implementation and Auditing functions.
• You need to love the job you’re doing regardless of travel. Travel should be the bonus.

Resources:

• Working Out While Traveling on bizme.biz
• Curated travel application list of mobile apps
• Take your workout with you with TRX
• Create a personal “team” to text or call your family with the Fast Society mobile app
• Business Travel Tips and Resources from Entrepreneur Magazine
• Fitness tips for business travelers
• Traveling alone—enlivening that time
• Traveling for Work: 6 Easy Ways to Track Travel Expenses
• Managing Life and Work While Traveling: Phone, Mail, and Internet
• For international travel, always do your homework to understand the customs of your client base. Try Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands.

Special thanks to @myFootpath, @JohnAntonios, @Kblennon, @DrWoody, @michmerc, @ASQ_Trish, @navitasHR and @kbaumann.

Job seeker? Just want to get ahead in your career?

Join our Twitter #careerchat Tuesdays @ 12 PM CT to talk about everything from friending your boss on Facebook to personal branding to how to get a call back from recruiter.

How to join: Go to Tweetchat.com and follow the hashtag “careerchat” at noon CT every Tuesday!

Adapted from my post on MyPath.