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Tom Seliga


Career development 1mo
At our company we go away for a weekend once a month. The boss buys everyone barbecue and beer as a thank-you for our work. But we have to pay for our own hotel rooms. I know I'm bringing my wife, so we'd need a double room anyway, but if it's a company event, shouldn't the company pay for the hotel too? I'm thinking about stopping these trips because they end up costing quite a lot.

  • KATUSABE RAPHAELINE

    1mo
    Best answer

    Social capital has cost implication in order to grow.

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  • arthur kateeba

    1mo

    You do not need to go unless its mandatory.
    The purpose of the event is to bond with fellow employees not with family. If you would like you wife to... tag along then you should chip in. more

  • Sheila Milburn

    1mo

    They should pay IF its mandatory. If not required, stay home. If you still feel obligated go less frequently, like once a qtr. Or rent a Airbnb... with another couple. Ask your tax preparer, you may be able to claim on your taxes.  more

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  • _Miss_ Barbosa

    1mo

    The thing is the activity is optional, and you stay if you wants. You should let your boss that and express you like and you will like more if could... be more close. more

  • Ken Lawton

    1mo

    That's not much of a thank you if you have to put out any money at all. You should stop going. And when the boss asks why, tell them it's because... you can't afford it.
    Why haven't you done this already? Why are you asking for advice. This is super obvious.     more

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  • KATUSABE RAPHAELINE

    1mo

    Social capital has cost implication in order to grow.

    2