Results: Worst Timing to be Sick!
Published on 04/07/2016
The second weekend of April marked one year since I fulfilled (or tried to) two bucket list items. Unfortunately, things didn't go as I planned. I've been a Nascar fan for years, and finally made vacation plans to attend a race in person. I chose the Spring race at Texas Motor Speedway since I also wanted to see Dallas/Fort Worth. I planned the whole trip several months ahead of time and chose non-refundable options for the hotel and flight since they cost less, and I trusted that nothing would go wrong. Well........
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A week before I was to leave on my trip, I developed a persistent cough. This can't be happening - but it did! I took two sick days from work prior to my vaca, but knew in my heart that wouldn't be enough -- and it wasn't. I was sick on my entire trip (and a couple of weeks afterwards). I went anyway since I'd spent hundreds of dollars I couldn't get back. Should I have cancelled the trip? Yes, since I didn't get to see/do what I wanted and risked getting sicker
19%
196 votes
Yes, since I risked infecting others, even though I was careful
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168 votes
No, since I looked forward to it for so long and did get to see the race and some of the city
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214 votes
No, since I may never have the chance again to attend a race or visit Dallas, and I couldn't get my money back
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413 votes
Other (please specify)
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61 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.81% | 19 | |
| na | 0.95% | 10 |
| n/a | 0.48% | 5 |
| not sure | 0.19% | 2 |
| Up to you | 0.10% | 1 |
| It depends on the individuals particular circumstances. | 0.10% | 1 |
| If you have a Dr. note you might have been able to get your $ back. | 0.10% | 1 |
| This is what travel insurance is for | 0.10% | 1 |
| travel insurance | 0.10% | 1 |
| you should have taken the cancelation insurance | 0.10% | 1 |
| nil | 0.10% | 1 |
| Go to the doctor first to have it checked out. | 0.10% | 1 |
| no good answer | 0.10% | 1 |
| don't know | 0.10% | 1 |
| Idc | 0.10% | 1 |
| Dd | 0.10% | 1 |
| idk | 0.10% | 1 |
| could have tried selling online | 0.10% | 1 |
| Not sure. | 0.10% | 1 |
| i do things more impulse. if i plan to far ahead thing always go wrong. | 0.10% | 1 |
| i would go | 0.10% | 1 |
| This would depend on several facets. | 0.10% | 1 |
| no comment | 0.10% | 1 |
| other | 0.10% | 1 |
| I don't know | 0.10% | 1 |
| your decision | 0.10% | 1 |
| depends | 0.10% | 1 |
| it's your choice | 0.10% | 1 |
| you should have followed your heart | 0.10% | 1 |
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Part of the reason I went ahead with the trip, besides wanting to experience what I could and not wanting to waste what I spent for the hotel and flight, is that the ticket to attend the race cost something like $130, for a seat where I could see well but was still quite a ways up in the stands. Would you (or have you) spent over $100 to attend a concert or sporting event you really wanted to experience? Yes, a music event or concert (mention which one in the comments)
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233 votes
Yes, a sporting event (mention which one in the comments)
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130 votes
I would spend over $100 to attend _______ (state which event in the comments) but haven't yet
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119 votes
No, I would not spend over $100 to attend any concert or sport
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626 votes
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Have you ever gotten really sick right before you were leaving on a vacation? Yes
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292 votes
No
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N/A, I don't travel
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225 votes
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If so, did you still go on the vacation? Yes, since I couldn't get my money back
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117 votes
Yes, I'd planned it for so long and hoped I would feel better quickly
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186 votes
No, I cancelled since what I paid for the trip was refundable
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88 votes
No, I cancelled because I didn't want to be sick on the trip, even though I couldn't get my money back
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93 votes
N/A, I don't travel
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568 votes
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Are you a Nascar fan? Yes!
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131 votes
No
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652 votes
Sort of
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117 votes
N/A
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152 votes
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After last year's disappointment of being sick on my whole vacation, I have decided to, 1) go with refundable hotels and flights even though they cost a bit more, 2) plan any future vacations much closer to the dates I plan to be away, not months ahead of time, 3) do "staycations" this year. Do you feel a "staycation" can be just as much fun as traveling to a distant location? Yes, since many nice day trips can be taken in my area
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305 votes
Yes, I'm a homebody and don't care to travel much
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181 votes
No, I'd prefer to travel, but it can be expensive
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196 votes
No, I prefer to travel and do it as much as I can
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155 votes
What's a "staycation"?
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184 votes
Other (please specify)
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31 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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| 1.71% | 18 | |
| n/a | 0.29% | 3 |
| na | 0.29% | 3 |
| we have a home that is like a resort. i am not bragging it is not fancy but we have a great out door living area so it is some time better then a vacation and our neighborhood pool is across the street. | 0.10% | 1 |
| na who cares | 0.10% | 1 |
| I live in south Florida. ... I'm live in VACATION LAND | 0.10% | 1 |
| Both are great options. | 0.10% | 1 |
| never had one | 0.10% | 1 |
| N | 0.10% | 1 |
| a mix | 0.10% | 1 |
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