My firm just slashed travel budgets but still expects us to build in-person client relationships. Translation: pay for our own flights to keep clients happy. I was literally told it’s a good investment in my career. I’m not dropping $800 and two vacation days for relationship building. Would you say no?

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What cheap ass firm is this?

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How up-to-date is your resume?

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What is the firm? Are they making you as partner so that any outcome of the business relationship is also shared? No one in right mind would expect to spend employees to spend personal money for client relationship/Business development you can do it if it’s your own business

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9 years ago, I agreed to an all-inclusive contracting rate. I paid for my own travel, burning through points. After a few months, I reduced travel and kept more money in pocket.

So, there are instances where I would say — Yes, this is acceptable.

But in your situation, hell no.

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Heeeeell no

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No

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I would prefer to relationship build from my home over Teams for free, if they are not paying my travel to do said “relationship building”

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