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People have gone soft. I have had to do it occasionally when we have been to major events and hotel rooms are scarce. Equally on overnight train journeys have shared a sleeper cabin on the way to a sales conference in Gleneagles. In all instances the senior management had to share as well.
I have some colleagues who see it as their duty to reduce costs as much as possible so the rate clients pay is maximised (we are in that business after all).
A few weeks ago we ran a training course in Coventry where hotels were, for some reason, >£150 a night and one guy suggested a triple room for three of us. Not on, found somewhere a bit further out.
Similar to the thread on what level of hotel etc is required, you don't share a room with relative strangers at home so why would you have to on business?
A few weeks ago we ran a training course in Coventry where hotels were, for some reason, >£150 a night and one guy suggested a triple room for three of us. Not on, found somewhere a bit further out.
Similar to the thread on what level of hotel etc is required, you don't share a room with relative strangers at home so why would you have to on business?
ChasW said:
People have gone soft. I have had to do it occasionally when we have been to major events and hotel rooms are scarce. Equally on overnight train journeys have shared a sleeper cabin on the way to a sales conference in Gleneagles. In all instances the senior management had to share as well.
Uphill both ways? 
Twin2 said:
I have some colleagues who see it as their duty to reduce costs as much as possible so the rate clients pay is maximised (we are in that business after all).
A few weeks ago we ran a training course in Coventry where hotels were, for some reason, >£150 a night and one guy suggested a triple room for three of us. Not on, found somewhere a bit further out.
Similar to the thread on what level of hotel etc is required, you don't share a room with relative strangers at home so why would you have to on business?
For some even a shared hotel room would be an upgrade on what they have at home. Used to amaze me that people would happily demolish a decent 3 course meal washed down with wine and then moan about having to share for a night.A few weeks ago we ran a training course in Coventry where hotels were, for some reason, >£150 a night and one guy suggested a triple room for three of us. Not on, found somewhere a bit further out.
Similar to the thread on what level of hotel etc is required, you don't share a room with relative strangers at home so why would you have to on business?
I would not share. Two female colleagues recently did share at their own suggestion to save cost (on the understanding they could order a bottle of bubbly from the savings).
What we have done in the past, and are doing in two weeks time in Germany, is book a holiday let (house / flat). Works out much cheaper when you get three + rooms to book for more than one / two nights. There might be arguing about who gets the single room of course. Soon sort out breakfast and other meals to suit.
What we have done in the past, and are doing in two weeks time in Germany, is book a holiday let (house / flat). Works out much cheaper when you get three + rooms to book for more than one / two nights. There might be arguing about who gets the single room of course. Soon sort out breakfast and other meals to suit.
No !
bang out of order.
They want you to go and they want you to share a room. Sorry not a chance. Time to look for a new job me thinks with a company that respects its employees.
Why would you share ? your asleep and that other person could do anything, you work with him but you dont know him.
its putting you at risk. he could rifle your pockets and obtain credit card details, all sorts could happen.
The company should not be putting you in that position.
bang out of order.
They want you to go and they want you to share a room. Sorry not a chance. Time to look for a new job me thinks with a company that respects its employees.
Why would you share ? your asleep and that other person could do anything, you work with him but you dont know him.
its putting you at risk. he could rifle your pockets and obtain credit card details, all sorts could happen.
The company should not be putting you in that position.
ChasW said:
For some even a shared hotel room would be an upgrade on what they have at home. Used to amaze me that people would happily demolish a decent 3 course meal washed down with wine and then moan about having to share for a night.
Absolutely is, however there's no way I'm sharing a room, shower, toilet etc for 3 days with two people I only just met.Would it be attractive to share rooms when you're away 3/4/5 nights every week?
Hmmmm? Room sharing?
Never found it a problem myself. But then I fall asleep real easy, can sleep (literally) through a rocket attack, have military grade flatulence, and snore like a f
king steam engine. I've slept in Nissen huts with dozens of hairy-arsed blokes,and woken up in the morning surrounded by piles of their boots. I absolutely guarantee that anyone forced to share with me will either be down at reception begging for a key to the linen room before the night is out, or they'll be on the first train home the following morning. Me on the other hand? I'll be nicely refreshed and ready to face the following day with a beaming smile! I'm happy to share, but any potential room mate almost certainly won't be...
And this is why the OP shouldn't accept the room share thing. He might end up sharing with someone like me, and he certainly won't like that.
Never found it a problem myself. But then I fall asleep real easy, can sleep (literally) through a rocket attack, have military grade flatulence, and snore like a f
king steam engine. I've slept in Nissen huts with dozens of hairy-arsed blokes,and woken up in the morning surrounded by piles of their boots. I absolutely guarantee that anyone forced to share with me will either be down at reception begging for a key to the linen room before the night is out, or they'll be on the first train home the following morning. Me on the other hand? I'll be nicely refreshed and ready to face the following day with a beaming smile! I'm happy to share, but any potential room mate almost certainly won't be... And this is why the OP shouldn't accept the room share thing. He might end up sharing with someone like me, and he certainly won't like that.
On business trips we do apartment sharing and can have up to 3 people in an apartment, so its not bad. Works out a lot cheaper than booking everyone individual rooms.
We are grown ups so its always first come first served, so if you want the ensuite you take the red eye flight, etc... but as its not long term its not an issue having a double bedroom with no ensuite.
Would never share a room with twin beds... ever!!
We are grown ups so its always first come first served, so if you want the ensuite you take the red eye flight, etc... but as its not long term its not an issue having a double bedroom with no ensuite.
Would never share a room with twin beds... ever!!
davepoth said:
"masturbation" does come under "private life", if you were wondering. 
I have genuinely used this as an excuse to not do Saturday overtime. The manager and I did not see "eye to eye" and he had someone writing down reasons why we would not be working over time so he could present the list of none team players to senior managers.. "Reason for not working Saturday"....."Masturbation". "Reasons for not working Sunday....."buying new socks."To my surprise, they did write it down and present it to the senior managers. I was then dragged into a meeting with the senior managers. Where, I explained the fundamental flaws in the business model that required teams to work excessive over time instead of fixing the quality issues up stream. Fortunately, they agreed.
Back on topic. I have traveled extensively for business and always insisted on a private room. This is not because I am some kind of prude who is embarrassed to be seen by others. No, it is because work related travel is extremely mentally exhausting, particularly when presenting, and it is necessary to have a quiet place where I can relax/ turn off.
If the company truly value my contribution then they need to give me every opportunity to perform at 100%. If this is a "big thing" for them then they must pay for individual rooms to make the most of the opportunity.
There is zero glamour in business travel.
My heart would sink every Monday morning at Heathrow knowing i wouldnt see my own bed until Thursday evening and that for the preceding three nights i'd be ecpected to go out every night after work for entertaining.
The minimum i would expect would be my own room at the end of the night..i'm not a boy scout.
I'd potentially be more worried about the solvency of a company that can't afford separate rooms
My heart would sink every Monday morning at Heathrow knowing i wouldnt see my own bed until Thursday evening and that for the preceding three nights i'd be ecpected to go out every night after work for entertaining.
The minimum i would expect would be my own room at the end of the night..i'm not a boy scout.
I'd potentially be more worried about the solvency of a company that can't afford separate rooms
I travel a lot in the UK. I'd refuse to share a room. Thankfully, the only time this has ever been asked of me was in a suite at what was the Randolf MacDonald in London. Fortunately, we were both utterly paralytic and didn't get to bed until daylight, so didn't spend a lot of time in the room anyway!
I'm currently in the Britannia 'International' in Docklands. What a dive of a place! - and they want to charge extra to use the pool, despite fleecing me for over 150 quid for B&B and parking. This is the less glamorous side of business travel!
I'm currently in the Britannia 'International' in Docklands. What a dive of a place! - and they want to charge extra to use the pool, despite fleecing me for over 150 quid for B&B and parking. This is the less glamorous side of business travel!
ClaphamGT3 said:
I always think that this is an absolute no. Have occasional done it on client entertaining trips if too many guests accept or at events like mipim if someone needs to stay in the apartment for one night but normally I would never do it or ask anyone to
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