PSA: A layover in Denver convinced me to leave my field service job

I mean, sitting there for hours just to fix one machine felt pointless. Maybe it's just me, but I realized I want work that doesn't need so much travel, so I'm trying to switch paths.

4 comments

4 Comments

jakeadams1mo ago

Getting stuck anywhere changes your view fast. Denver layovers are the worst with all the delays and overpriced airport food. @faith_lopez has the right idea looking at jobs that keep you in one place. I had a friend who switched to being a local network tech and says not living out of a suitcase fixed his whole mood. Constant travel just burns you out with weird hours and the same boring hotel rooms. Finding something stable close to home is a solid move.

faith_lopez1mo ago

Been there, that travel burnout is real. Check out local tech support listings or even data center jobs, way less driving.

jamiecampbell1mo ago

Seriously, your whole life improves without that daily drive.

thompson.julia1mo ago

My old commute was 45 minutes each way and yeah it sucked, but calling it life changing to cut it out feels like a stretch. People act like traffic is the only hard part of a job. A bad boss or boring work ten minutes from your house will ruin your mood way faster than some extra drive time.