yeah, as long as you're not sharing beds, I'd say don't rock the boat, unless you are in high demand in the work force. 
Lithium381
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just get the one room, it's no big deal, just one night, it's not like theyre' going to tie you up and......*gag*
PowerEngineer
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I agree with you. I've never heard of anyone sharing rooms with their co-workers on business trips.
I'm thinking that if I were in your shoes I'd apologize to my boss by explaining that I'd naturally assumed that business travel at this company was handled in the same way I had grown acustomed to at other companies. I'd tell them that I am a very private person outside the normal work environment and sharing hotel rooms with co-workers on business trips is not something that I was willing to do.
And if they aren't sympathetic to that, just mention that you snore so loudly that you'll drown out the noise from a freight train
I'm thinking that if I were in your shoes I'd apologize to my boss by explaining that I'd naturally assumed that business travel at this company was handled in the same way I had grown acustomed to at other companies. I'd tell them that I am a very private person outside the normal work environment and sharing hotel rooms with co-workers on business trips is not something that I was willing to do.
And if they aren't sympathetic to that, just mention that you snore so loudly that you'll drown out the noise from a freight train
People share rooms all the time..
My mom (district representative for a financial company) had to share a room with her boss (male) at a hotel in Minnesota so they could save money. She didn't care. It wasn't a big deal since they're hardly in the hotel room anyway.
My dad has to share rooms all the time. However, they get separate rooms about half the time. He said that sometimes when he goes to a crowded convention, they'd have 4 people in the same double room.
My mom (district representative for a financial company) had to share a room with her boss (male) at a hotel in Minnesota so they could save money. She didn't care. It wasn't a big deal since they're hardly in the hotel room anyway.
My dad has to share rooms all the time. However, they get separate rooms about half the time. He said that sometimes when he goes to a crowded convention, they'd have 4 people in the same double room.
hye, when we go to vegas we sometime have six in room. one time we even had eight, two double beds (4) one roll away (1) two on the floor (2) and one never slept. but for work, don't know.
I work in a hotel..
Its not unusual for companies to do that....
Mostly construction companies and military, however.
And usually only entry level people or lower ranked enlisted if military.
I rarely see white collar type people sharing a room, unless they have a
large group and a pre-planned rooming list
I'd say the majority of copanies do one person a room,
or if they have a very large group, like 30 rooms, they will double up but it seems like they
pick their own roomates.
Its not unusual for companies to do that....
Mostly construction companies and military, however.
And usually only entry level people or lower ranked enlisted if military.
I rarely see white collar type people sharing a room, unless they have a
large group and a pre-planned rooming list
I'd say the majority of copanies do one person a room,
or if they have a very large group, like 30 rooms, they will double up but it seems like they
pick their own roomates.
If you are buddies with your co-workers then it's okay, like in a smaller company....if it's a big corporate place then they should be able to afford seperate rooms and that should be the way of things!
Jamie
Jamie
rh71
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I think the potential for a lawsuit should be reason enough to let employees have their own rooms. Some companies have a very equal male:female ratio and the potential for that happening (harrassment, etc.) is very large, so they must make it a point to keep all employees away from each other in such a personal and private setting...
Unless your coworkers are hot chicks, i wouldn't stay in a room with them. I mean, if him and his boss do it then that's their problem, but now they want a threesome? I thought hotel's only had 2 beds at most. Where's the third guy supposed to sleep? On a cot? Why are you told to make the reservations? Isn't that the boss' secretary's job or his?
Amused
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My GF's company pairs up workers of the same sex in rooms when they go to conferences out of town. Each worker has the option of covering half the expense of a room if they wish to bring a spouse or sleep alone.
For conventions they will cover the whole cost for a single and they encourage them to bring a spouse and/or kids and make a family vacation out of it.
When I send my managers to training in other cities, I'll ask them to double up (same sex, of course).
Three people in a room is a bit extreme, in my opinion.
For conventions they will cover the whole cost for a single and they encourage them to bring a spouse and/or kids and make a family vacation out of it.
When I send my managers to training in other cities, I'll ask them to double up (same sex, of course).
Three people in a room is a bit extreme, in my opinion.
Seems to be fairly split down the middle...I think I'm just going to tell them that from where I come from in business it's not normal, and i don't really feel comfortable with it and will get my own room. It's not like they can say anything about it if I'm paying for it myself. And if their "feelings" are hurt, so be it.
Actually, I couldn't care less if they think I'm a team player anymore...I'm only biding my time at this place until something else opens up. My boss knows I hate it here.
IMO,
Share a car/cab/etc, yes.
Share a room, no.
If they can't afford the room bill then they shouldn't be taking the trip (or shouldn't have invited you).
Share a car/cab/etc, yes.
Share a room, no.
If they can't afford the room bill then they shouldn't be taking the trip (or shouldn't have invited you).
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