Saving on things we buy
- I used a business class upgrade (free, from my travel status) & it cleared for the return London flight. My work cap covered business just one way. Business on the return flight makes a huge difference in resting. (I usually can't sleep, but business class allows you to fully recline.)
- My flight out on Sunday was quite late (oh, what a treat!), and I had lounge access thanks to my business class flight. United offered meal vouchers, but I didn't need any more food. Instead, I did a bit of internet research, and you can use those vouchers almost anywhere. (Not just at the airport.) To make things easier, I added them to my Starbucks app. $60 isn't exactly worth hanging out at the airport all day, but it's better than wasting them.
Earning money
- Earned a $1,000 bonus at work, which was a nice surprise. Senior folks don't often get ad hoc bonuses, so it was unusual.
Avoiding spending
- Let Nick use my Amex gift card to pick up snacks he wanted at Trader Joes. In case you are wondering what a 16 year old might like there, he chose: three packages of mini cucumbers, chocolate milk, & some sort of ciabatta buns. :)
- When we realized neither teen would be home for dinner on Saturday, used the same Amex gift card to pay for a date night. We had such a great time, and bonus points for it being unexpected. M was planning to grill burgers, so he shifted those to Sunday night.
- I spent $0 out of pocket on my work trip.
Eating what we have
- Honestly, I can't remember on Friday. On Saturday, we ate out (with a gift card) & I was traveling the rest of the week. I'm unsure what M & the teens ate.
For others
- We are doing a donation event at work, so I made my payroll donation & clicked through to receive the match.
What about you? Any wins to share?
Welcome home. So glad your trip was a safe one. Always disliked traveling during politically violent turmoil
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, it's definitely nice to be home, jet lagged & all!
DeleteI was in a murder jury trial for part of week (it settled halfway through, which is unusual) and I cannot eat much when under that stress so I guess the “win” is that my clothes fit better …. lol.. I am so glad you were able to rest on the plane trip back. I loathe flying so much that I just don’t see how you can function after being on a plane that long. It takes me two days to recover from a cross country domestic flight. I look like something the dog drug up the steps and my kids do not want
ReplyDeleteto have a convo with me because they say I am very grouchy… lol. I cannot imagine having to function at work the next day after an international flight! Kudos to you!
Cindy in the South
It's not my favorite. I can hack it, but it truly takes a lot out of your body, and I could never have a job where I traveled more than I do now. I'm traveling 1/2 as much as I used to (4 trips vs 8) & I'm finding it really challenging this year.
DeleteLots of wins for the week. How wonderful that you could upgrade for the plane journey home.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It was truly a gift! They usually don't clear until close to your flight, but for some reason, mine cleared several months ago. It was nice to know in advance I'd have business both ways.
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