If I have to cancel (non refundable) plans due to work, is it reasonable to ask the firm to reimburse me?

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Consensus from this post is that you're...wrong

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I know people who have been reimbursed

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Reasonable? Definitely.

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To clarify, this is a planned vacation that I told my case team about several months in advance but now I may have to cancel due to case obligations.

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A8 we are all replaceable the sooner you realize that the better off you will be. We are fungible.

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My firm has a policy on when travel plans will be reimbursed or not. If you have a handbook or some other policy memo it might already be a policy on the books.

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Thanks all. I’ll let you know how it turns out.

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My old firm did

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Yes. But prepare to be disappointed. This seems like something firms would’ve done 20 years ago but now will be met with a slap on the back and a “that’s why we pay you so much money.”

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A2 is right, but my colleagues recently got paid out for her hotel fees & other expenses for having to miss due to deal closing that they couldnt find replacement for. So 100% doesn’t hurt to ask and youre only doing yourself a disservice by not asking! Gl and keep us posted

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Probably depends on the firm and the partners you work for. I’ve been reimbursed for this a couple times, but for relatively small amounts like a train ticket change fee and a non-refundable night in a hotel. It’s certainly worth checking with some more senior associates and probably asking the partner(s) on the case that requires you to cancel.

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