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LOVE ON THE ROAD: BUSINESS TRAVEL MEETS FAMILY FUN!
MOMMY’S BUSINESS TRIP TURNED FAMILY VACAY!
When American Natasha Colkmire returned to the grind after having her first child, she faced a dilemma: leave her precious newborn with a nanny, or find a way to mix work with baby cuddles? ๐ค So, what did she do? She brought a family member along for the ride! โMy family met me whenever my son needed to nurse,โ she said, summoning the ultimate multitasking magic.
TRIP OF A LIFETIME: EXECUTIVES ARE BRINGING THEIR BUDS!
And guess what? This isn’t just a "one Mom show"โover HALF of all business travelers (55%!) have been known to invite loved ones along for the ride, according to a shocking new survey! Among C-suite executives, the number skyrockets to an eye-popping 73%! We’re talking partners, children, friendsโheck, even pets! ๐
TIME TO MIX BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE!
It’s clear: business trips are a lonely affair, and many are reclaiming precious family time while racking up those travel points! โThese trips can be a chance to explore new places together,โ says TravelPerk’s big cheese, Jean-Christophe Taunay-Bucalo.
Not only does this mean cozy family dinners, but it also opens the door for some serious money-saving strategies! ๐ฐ Colkmire, who now runs a travel site, recalled slashing her expenses in HALF while exploring Vienna with her hubby. โWe were able to travel without breaking the bank!โ she gushed.
GREAT DEAL OR GUILTY PLEASURE?
But should you keep your travel plans under wraps? While many are keeping their "bleisure" trips hush-hush, it’s clear that this trend is acceptable, if not celebrated! ๐ Bridgette Borst Ombres, a savvy PR consultant, turned a tech conference into a mini Disney World vacationโbecause why not mix business with a sprinkle of magic?
โAfter the conference, we spent a few days living the dream at Disney!โ she enthusiastically proclaimed.
STAYING IN THE GREY ZONE?
However, itโs not all sunshine and rainbows. Corporate policies can get sticky, especially when it comes to expenses. Some companies frown upon mixing family with work, viewing it as a "policy grey zone.โ
โI say, as long as the work gets done, enjoy!โ insists Deepak Shukla, CEO of a London-based marketing company. โIโve turned business trips into week-long adventures without hiding it from my team!โ
A WIN-WIN FOR ALL!
Ombres believes this trend can boost morale and loyalty among employees. โWhy micromanage how people choose to unwind?โ she argues. So, as long as your work is checked off, live it up!
Faced with expenses that can blur lines between personal and business travel? As long as everything is accounted for and your company isnโt taking a hit, why NOT enjoy the perks of voyaging through business opportunities?
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? THE WORLD IS YOUR OFFICE! โ๏ธ๐
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