Travel Insiders

So many travelers have told us that they aren't happy with the way they are constantly being recruited from so many agencies.  We thought this would make an outstanding topic for an episode.  We discuss the methods that recruiters use to entice you, the traveler to give them and their agency a try.  We go over the endless telephone calls, the emails, the texts, the endless stream of job postings on social-media, and the "direct messages" that they also send through that medium.  We do our best to walk the line between the options currently available for recruiters to "recruit," and they ways that you have told us that you want to be "recruited."  It's often not an good fit.

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This is one of those "Travel Insiders" episodes that is a "tell-it-like-it-is" topic.  We always say that you won't always like the answer, but we promise to tell you the truth.  When talking about cancellations, everybody in the "triangle" loses... but the traveler seems to lose the most, once again.  We take a hard look at "risk vs. reward" on this episode and do our best to help you qualify your assignment and help you to understand when and where blame can be placed, if that assignment is cancelled.  Being cancelled isn't a lot of fun, and it can be pretty costly.  Give this episode a listen to better understand cancellations and thereby potentially avoiding them.

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In today's episode we talk about one of the most quintessential aspects of why we created "Travel Insiders"... and that is the "extra hours" that so many of you experience if you're working on a 36 hour per week contract as a traveler.  It's in these hours that we see so many of you allowing your agency to keep your hard-earned dollars.. with NO JUSTIFICATION, except to say that "we can't pay you any more tax-free."  Mark gets a little "amped-up" today to say the least because he believes you should truly understand why this policy that almost every agency has adapted, is simply.. wrong, and quite shady.  One of the most important episodes you cab listed to in this series!

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In today's episode, Mark walks us all through the "Traveler Learning Curve," meaning that he gives our listeners an idea of how to become a better and better traveler.  This is the entire basis of why we formed "Travel Insiders."  We felt that if travelers were able to get through this learning process of how to be a great traveler faster, then the entire industry would become much strong and much better off.  This is certainly one of those "don't miss" episodes.  It is his and our definition of how any why travelers can become great in how they "travel."

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There are assignments available that just simply pay a ton of money to a traveler.  That's the truth.  We have always believed that travelers should be paid more, and we're super-excited that they finally are.  We want you to exercise some caution, however when it comes to just "blindly" jumping on one of these "super high-paying assignments."  There are a lot of things to consider.  For instance... how many hours are you expected to work to make that amount?... how much competition is there for this opportunity?... is the cost of living going to consume all of my paycheck to live there?... and what are the taxes that I will pay weekly?  In today's episode we do our best to give you some great questions to ask yourself before you accept one of these "crazy," but fantastically lucrative assignments.  We want you to "go for it," but to do it with your eyes wide open.

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On today's episode, we do our best to prognosticate what healthcare might be like in the near future, (and a little-bit on our thoughts for the distant future).  While we're merely having a fun discussion about what the future holds, we do our best to bring it back to how the future of healthcare might affect a traveler.  We have a little fun talking "around" politics, we discuss the needs of patients, the costs of healthcare, insurance and of course... hospital and agency profits.  Give it a listen to hear what we think the future might hold, and let us know what YOU think...

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On today's episode we have a great discussion about silencing you're inner critic, once you've recognized and taken ownership of a mistake you've made or a situation you may have put yourself in, etc.  "Getting out of your own head" and learning from the wonderful, (maybe even painful) lesson you're learning is a great way to grow and evolve into a better person and maybe a better traveler.  Take a step, back, stop ruminating, focus on positive "self-talk" and move forward.  Healthcare providers live in a pretty difficult world, and agonizing over mistakes and beating yourself up seems to be more common among nurses and allied professionals than in other careers.  Take a listen to this episode if you, or anyone you know needs to hear how to not beat themselves up.

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What a wonderful and enriching experience being home-schooled from "the road" might be?  More and more travelers are bringing their children on the road with them to share in this great adventure.  We thought we'd dedicate an episode to some of the questions many people are asking about home-schooling as a traveler.  We discuss the perks and also the challenges that face travelers the "road-school."  Worth a listen and a great episode to share with any travelers you may know that are considering this big step.

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In this episode, we talk about the relationships you develop on the road while traveling.  We talk about your relationships with other travelers, the permanent staff, the people you meet, including friends and even intimate relationships.  As always... nothing is off limits.  Check out this "lighter" episode that also has some safety tips that we hope you find valuable.

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We thought it was about time to have a discussion about insurance.  We cover medical, dental, vision. life and liability for a traveler, what's needed and more importantly, that you should start asking a professional some questions about what's needed.   The average traveler doesn't always know what they should spend their hard-earned dollars on, and as we discuss, they're not alone.  Insurance can be confusing... and a little scary.  Give this episode a listen to get yourself motivated to talk to an insurance professional.

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