Seeking advice from consultants

I hate speaking about my insecurities, but here I go. I am going to start as an analyst at a consulting firm in August and I know the job demands a lot of traveling. I have never been a big fan of flying and I get anxious every time I get on a plane. Has anyone been in these shoes? How did you eliminate your fear? 

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Depending on your firm, you can work with staffing to get yourself on mostly cases without travel. Or if it's an option/feasible, change your travel plans to accommodate less flying (e.g., take the train from NYC -> DC in lieu of flying, drive to client city on Sunday night, etc.).

If it's a fear of flying, maybe consider getting some melatonin to just sleep through the flight or a drink to relax a bit! 

 

I'm very similar to you a consultant that get anxious on flights. Like was already stated, if your in a city like NYC, Bos, Philly, of even DC there will be a lot of opportunities to use the train. I'm based in NYC and have used the train for a lot of my projects and in addition to that, being based in a big city could also mean that you get a project in that city and the you wont have to travel.

 

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