Preparing for a trip is always one of the most stressful things on my to do list. Most of the trips I take are incredibly short (thanks to America’s shitty paid leave policies) so I never take additional time off of work before or after trips in order to prepare or recover.
No joke. Half the time I travel, I leave straight from work for the airport, and on more than one occasion, I’ve gone straight from O’Hare to my office in order to make it to my shift on time.
So, doing everything I can ahead of time in order to fully prepare not only for my trip, but also for my return, is absolutely crucial.