Bringing a friend can help combat homesickness and have someone to spend time with outside of work in your new location. On the other hand, there are a variety of logistics to keep in mind.

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  One of the main benefits of travel
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  is getting to explore new locations; however, many traveling healthcare
  professionals don&rsquo;t want to go on these adventures alone. Bringing a
  friend can help combat homesickness and have someone to spend time with
  outside of work in your new location. On the other hand, there are a variety
  of logistics to keep in mind. Determine if you should bring a friend on your
  travel assignment or travel alone by considering the following factors.
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<h2>Housing</h2>

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  Research your housing options to see if bringing a friend is realistic.
  Communicate with your recruiter to find out about the housing allowances that
  are offered for the travel assignment to figure out if it will work bringing a
  friend with you. You may end up having to secure housing on your own with a
  stipend, which is additional work but may be worth it for you.
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<h2>Schedule</h2>

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  Keep in mind what type of schedule you will be working during your assignment
  when determining if you should bring a friend with you. If you will likely be
  working an opposite shift from your friend&#39;s normal waking hours, you may
  not even have enough time to spend with them. On the other hand, if your
  schedule leaves you sufficient time for socializing and exploring your area,
  it may be worth it to have someone to join you.
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<h2>Location</h2>

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  The location of your travel assignment can make a big difference when figuring
  out if you would like to bring a friend. A destination with lots of
  attractions to explore could be a little disappointing on your own. Do some
  research into the area beforehand to figure out if it&#39;s a place in which
  you&#39;d really enjoy a companion.
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<h2>Expenses</h2>

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  Bringing an additional person with you will also come with additional
  expenses, from traveling to accommodations and more. Tally up the extra
  expenses bringing a friend will entail, and calculate if it&#39;s affordable
  and if so, who will handle them.
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  search. As a Cross Country Healthcare company, we work with clients for their
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