When you guys are booking trips do you book changeable tickets? I always fear that work will somehow get in the way (never has before) and I’ll be asked not to go. Also, ever take a few days off (cont

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I've never booked changeable tickets. On any trips that work has asked me to postpone or alter, I expense the change fees and any price differences.

I also use WFH when I travel for fun to not use PTO. As long as I prove that I can still get my work done and still bill, there isn't a problem.

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I appreciate this response! I have all the ducks lined up (a few days/half days PTO and customer PM approval to WFH, built it into the project plan etc) just still helps to hear.

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I do that regularly if I'm taking a long weekend (ie. Take Friday-Sunday for vacation but fly out Wednesday night and work remote Thursday). This way I can start my vacation as soon as I sign off rather than first starting to travel.

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In a week but work a few remotely from your travel destination? My time in industry made me feel guilty when I would ask to WFH but I know it’s way more common here. Also saves me from having to use 5PTO days on one trip.

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