Killing it with per diem!

[friesianet 45]

So, this was a unexpectedly pleasant surprise! I’m on gov’t travel and am almost 2 months post surgery (17 Oct). I was worried about what food to eat and what I could handle, so when I landed I stopped at a CVS and got Protein Shakes. In the meantime, I’m at a hotel that offers making custom omelettes in the AM, has a fridge and a microwave in the room. So, I’ve been ordering an omelette in the AM, eating a few bites, throwing it in the fridge, and heating it up for dinner 😀😇

The conference I’m at offers fruit pieces for Snacks during the day. And it’s in FL, so for lunch I’ve just ordered steamed shrimp or oysters. Super simple, and all I’ve paid for (food-wise) is lunch. I’m making a killing on my per diem! Not used to being able to spend so little to eat. I’m a cheap date now 😂🤣

[Spinoza 1,484]

I travel for work too and I'm loving to hear your experience! I absolutely hate wasting food so I find it really hard to eat a few bites of e.g. a full Breakfast and then leave the rest. Sounds like you have this trip sorted.

[kcuster83 1,504]

Way to play the game!

Basically getting paid to lose weight. Win. Win.

[ChubRub 1,709]

LMAO!!! I'm a fed also, and my travel per diem is like a bonus check! LOL!! Only time I spend $$ is when I dine out with colleagues to be social, and even then, whatever I order ends up giving me leftovers for my next 3 meals. ha ha!

[friesianet 45]

On 12/08/2022 at 07:49, ChubRub said:

LMAO!!! I'm a fed also, and my travel per diem is like a bonus check! LOL!! Only time I spend $$ is when I dine out with colleagues to be social, and even then, whatever I order ends up giving me leftovers for my next 3 meals. ha ha!

Yeah, the only reason I went to lunch both days was to be social and meet my new boss.

[friesianet 45]

I’m using my bonus per diem for experiences instead 😂. Played mini golf last night. Tonight is a catamaran ride ❤️. Much more fun than going to dinner!

[KimA-GA 540]

i totally get your per diem excitement.. next time i need to travel for work I will make bank on the per diem too! same thing, grab a little at breakfast which is included at my hotels and be good all day long not having to spend a dime… like the surgery is paying you back financially;)