I agree! Everyday, I'm in contact w/ people I can vent to, joke with, brainstorm with... I love helping them and I love knowing that if they can, they'll help me!
Even going to the expos is better than a "regular" family vacation for me because the people there are cooler (and sometimes closer) than actual family.
Because I'm dealing w/ affiliates and clients in a wide range of time-zones, the hours can be odd... but then I don't feel guilty taking a break in the afternoon to sit by the pool
I love this industry, my job, and the life I lead because of all of it
Cheers!
Shannon G