Nothing is more exciting that seeing a great deal pop up on your email. There’s that hint of excitement, a virtual high-five to no one in particular as you start to go through your mental packing list and wondering if you call in sick on the front side can you squeeze out another day.
Mine looked liked this:
OMG: I love FareCompare.com: That, that price is, like, nothing. And just last week, I wrote up a piece on how people might be able to follow the footsteps of the panty bomber — just select seat 19A and find out how many times you’re searched (also, pay cash for the the ticket, that should help).
But 12 hours later, after I had already planned the entire trip in my head, I clicked on the link in my email and was greeted with this:
OMG: I hate FareCompare.com.
That’s it, trip canceled.
So how do you deal with these cheap, but quick deals? Don’t hesitate — try to have enough flexibility (or lack of responsibility) to just buy the ticket when the email alert arrives. (That may also mean keeping your personal email account open at work, but, hey, who doesn’t do that?)
Then when the alert arrives, you’re ready. Buy it and then figure out how you’ll take those days off — start coughing now to prepare your bosses.
Work is only there to provide you with money to travel, use it to it’s full potential.
