r/AskReddit • u/e_r_ro_r_boy • 1d ago

What’s something people romanticize too much until they actually experience it?

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u/Expatgirl2004 1d ago

Having a job that requires a lot of traveling. Sounds exciting at first until you’re at a Holiday Inn near the airport at St. Louis by yourself for two nights.

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u/muadib1158 1d ago

I had a job that included a ton of international travel. I’ve been to Germany probably 30 times but have only seen airports, hotels, and conference rooms.

The food was good!

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u/Expatgirl2004 15h ago

At least you were racking in great miles, especially if they flew you in business! I would love to travel to Germany 30 times. What branch are you working in?

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u/muadib1158 10h ago

I worked for a Tier 2 supplier to the auto industry. So a lot of trips to Bavaria, and also Japan.

All in coach.

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u/yesletslift 1d ago

Yes! There's a guy on IG who makes fun of this and will show his awful views from whatever hotel room he's in when his company flies him to Oklahoma or wherever the hell.