"In reality, the job of my dreams consisted of overnight flights where I'd get little to no rest, then hit the ground running as soon as I arrived at my destinations. After I'd fly back home from some trips, it would take me nearly a week to recover from jet lag. My stress levels were often cranked up, dealing with flight delays, deadlines, and navigation across different states and countries."
"With grueling daily schedules on the road, I rarely had time to answer emails. I'd come home to a full inbox and even fuller calendar. The regular exposure to dry air on planes wasn't helping my immune system, and neither was all the stress. I felt like I was constantly getting sick with colds, flus, or whatever was going around."
A career of near-monthly international travel involved nonstop long-haul flights, indulgent meals, erratic sleep, and packed itineraries that led to weight gain and constant exhaustion. Overnight flights left little rest and frequent jet lag required nearly a week to recover after some trips. Stress from flight delays, deadlines, and navigating different regions was persistent, and plane air and chronic stress weakened the immune system. A family Alzheimer's diagnosis prompted a shift toward reduced travel, a more balanced diet, regular exercise, and improved overall physical and mental well-being.
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